Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel brcm_nvram_parse in drivers/nvmem/brcm_nvram.c. Lacks for the check of the return value of kzalloc() can cause the NULL Pointer Dereference.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b0Mailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b0Mailing ListPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3359?
CVE-2023-3359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel brcm_nvram_parse in drivers/nvmem/brcm_nvram.c. Lacks for the check of the return value of kzalloc() can cause the NULL Pointer Dereference.
How severe is CVE-2023-3359?
CVE-2023-3359 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.