CVE-2023-52467: mfd: syscon: Fix null pointer dereference in of_syscon_register()
Published Feb 25, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mfd: syscon: Fix null pointer dereference in ofsysconregister()
kasprintf() returns a pointer to dynamically allocated memory which can be NULL upon failure.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.9.0<5.10.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.148
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7.0<6.7.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Remediation
Event History
Feb 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:16 AM
Description
Feb 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:51 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:19 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52467?
CVE-2023-52467 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for null pointer dereference affecting the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-52467?
To fix CVE-2023-52467, upgrade to the latest Linux kernel versions, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.1.123-1.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52467?
CVE-2023-52467 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.9.0 to 6.7.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52467?
CVE-2023-52467 is classified as a null pointer dereference vulnerability within the Linux kernel.
5
What impact could CVE-2023-52467 have on system security?
CVE-2023-52467 could lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior, affecting overall system stability and security.