CVE-2026-23237: platform/x86: classmate-laptop: Add missing NULL pointer checks

Published Mar 4, 2026
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Updated

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

platform/x86: classmate-laptop: Add missing NULL pointer checks

In a few places in the Classmate laptop driver, code using the accel object may run before that object's address is stored in the driver data of the input device using it.

For example, cmpcaccelsensitivitystorev4() is the "show" method of cmpcaccelsensitivityattrv4 which is added in cmpcacceladdv4(), before calling devsetdrvdata() for inputdev->dev. If the sysfs attribute is accessed prematurely, the devgetdrvdata(&inputdev->dev) call in in cmpcaccelsensitivitystorev4() returns NULL which leads to a NULL pointer dereference going forward.

Moreover, sysfs attributes using the input device are added before initializing that device by cmpcaddacpinotifydevice() and if one of them is accessed before running that function, a NULL pointer dereference will occur.

For example, cmpcaccelsensitivityattrv4 is added before calling cmpcaddacpinotifydevice() and if it is read prematurely, the devgetdrvdata(&acpi->dev) call in cmpcaccelsensitivityshowv4() returns NULL which leads to a NULL pointer dereference going forward.

Fix this by adding NULL pointer checks in all of the relevant places.

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.33.1<5.10.251
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.201
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.164
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.127
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.74
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.33-rc8
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.19-rc8
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.200.1-1

Event History

Mar 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23237?

The severity of CVE-2026-23237 is classified as medium due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference leading to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23237?

To fix CVE-2026-23237, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the NULL pointer checks have been implemented.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-23237?

CVE-2026-23237 affects the Linux Kernel specifically related to the Classmate laptop driver.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-23237?

CVE-2026-23237 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Classmate laptop driver of the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2026-23237 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2026-23237 in the wild.

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