CVE-2023-52650: drm/tegra: dsi: Add missing check for of_find_device_by_node
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/tegra: dsi: Add missing check for offinddevicebynode
Add check for the return value of offinddevicebynode() and return the error if it fails in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/tegra: dsi: Add missing check for offinddevicebynode
The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52650 to this issue.
Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050109-CVE-2023-52650-e2d1@gregkh/T
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52650?
CVE-2023-52650 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52650?
To fix CVE-2023-52650, upgrade the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions, such as 4.19.311 or higher.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52650?
CVE-2023-52650 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel including 4.19, 5.4, 5.10, 5.15, and 6.x series prior to their respective patched versions.
What components in the Linux kernel were impacted by CVE-2023-52650?
The vulnerability affects the 'drm/tegra' component due to a missing error check for device detection.
Is there a specific Linux distribution affected by CVE-2023-52650?
Yes, this CVE affects Red Hat and Debian distributions of the Linux kernel versions listed that are prior to the patched versions.