Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: pci: cx23885: check cx23885_vdev_init() return cx23885_vdev_init() 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.19.321 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06ee04a907d64ee3910fecedd05d7f1be4b1b70ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/15126b916e39b0cb67026b0af3c014bfeb1f76b3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/199a42fc4c45e8b7f19efeb15dbc36889a599ac2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e31b096e2e1949bc8f0be019c9ae70d414404c6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5f1d30c51c485cec7a7de60205667c3ff86c303Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1397fb4a779fca560c43d2acf6702d41b4a495bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7385510e2550a9f8b6f3d5f33c5b894ab9ba976Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52918?
CVE-2023-52918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: pci: cx23885: check cx23885_vdev_init() return cx23885_vdev_init() can return a NULL pointer, but that pointer is used in t...
How severe is CVE-2023-52918?
CVE-2023-52918 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-2023-52918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.