CVE-2023-52821: drm/panel: fix a possible null pointer dereference

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/panel: fix a possible null pointer dereference

In versatilepanelgetmodes(), the return value of drmmodeduplicate() is assigned to mode, which will lead to a NULL pointer dereference on failure of drmmodeduplicate(). Add a check to avoid npd.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.202
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.140
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52821?

The severity of CVE-2023-52821 is considered medium due to the potential for a null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52821?

To fix CVE-2023-52821, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52821?

CVE-2023-52821 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.10.202 up to 6.6.3, excluding specific fixed versions.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2023-52821?

CVE-2023-52821 impacts the drm/panel component in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2023-52821 exploitable in production systems?

Yes, CVE-2023-52821 may be exploitable in production systems, particularly where the vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are deployed.

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