Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (axi-fan-control) Fix possible NULL pointer dereference axi_fan_control_irq_handler(), dependent on the private axi_fan_control_data structure, might be called before the hwmon device is registered. That will cause an "Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference" error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7, < 5.10.201 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a5b3370a1d9750eca325292e291c8c7cb8cf2e0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33de53a2706066d526173dc743faf43d92c62105Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d870088db4863c514a7f8751cd593751983029aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3e7eb23a6e97642ff3190431c06475d9ca1e062Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c49f14cc1bb12c625a1c572e8a95b6adefd4d8ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f62b8969847850ba7596cb145cc47c65ea57dae0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a5b3370a1d9750eca325292e291c8c7cb8cf2e0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33de53a2706066d526173dc743faf43d92c62105Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d870088db4863c514a7f8751cd593751983029aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3e7eb23a6e97642ff3190431c06475d9ca1e062Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c49f14cc1bb12c625a1c572e8a95b6adefd4d8ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f62b8969847850ba7596cb145cc47c65ea57dae0Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52863?
CVE-2023-52863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (axi-fan-control) Fix possible NULL pointer dereference axi_fan_control_irq_handler(), dependent on the private axi_fan_con...
How severe is CVE-2023-52863?
CVE-2023-52863 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-2023-52863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.