CVE-2023-52918: media: pci: cx23885: check cx23885_vdev_init() return

Published Oct 22, 2024
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Updated

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

media: pci: cx23885: check cx23885vdevinit() return

cx23885vdevinit() can return a NULL pointer, but that pointer is used in the next line without a check.

Add a NULL pointer check and go to the error unwind if it is NULL.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.321
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.283
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.166
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.107
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.48
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Oct 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52918?

CVE-2023-52918 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52918?

To address CVE-2023-52918, update to the patched versions available in your Linux distribution, such as linux 6.1.123-1 or linux-6.1 6.1.119-1~deb11u1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52918?

CVE-2023-52918 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.19.321 and those between 4.20 and 6.2.

4

What specific function is associated with CVE-2023-52918?

CVE-2023-52918 is associated with the cx23885_vdev_init() function, which can return a NULL pointer without proper checks.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-52918?

As of now, there are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2023-52918.

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