CVE-2023-54082: af_unix: Fix null-ptr-deref in unix_stream_sendpage().
Published Dec 24, 2025
·Updated
Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>6.5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Event History
Dec 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
Description
Dec 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 29, 2025
Rejected
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-54082?
CVE-2023-54082 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for a null pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-54082?
To fix CVE-2023-54082, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux Kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-54082?
CVE-2023-54082 affects Linux Kernel version 6.5 and can also impact Microsoft’s azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-54082?
CVE-2023-54082 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability found in the unix_stream_sendpage() function.
5
Who reported CVE-2023-54082?
CVE-2023-54082 was reported by Bing-Jhong Billy Jheng.