CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-52875: clk: mediatek: clk-mt2701: Add check for mtk_alloc_clk_data

First published: Tue May 21 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mediatek: clk-mt2701: Add check for mtk_alloc_clk_data Add the check for the return value of mtk_alloc_clk_data() in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.14.330
Linux Kernel>=4.15<4.19.299
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.261
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.201
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.139
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.63
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.5.12
Linux Kernel>=6.6<6.6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52875?

    CVE-2023-52875 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52875?

    To fix CVE-2023-52875, ensure that you update to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52875?

    CVE-2023-52875 affects several versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between 4.10 to 6.6.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-52875?

    Any system running the affected versions of the Linux kernel is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52875.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-52875?

    The potential impact of CVE-2023-52875 includes system crashes due to NULL pointer dereference, which can lead to denial of service.

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