Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: trace_events_hist: add check for return value of 'create_hist_field' Function 'create_hist_field' is called recursively at trace_events_hist.c:1954 and can return NULL-value that's why we have to check it to avoid null pointer dereference. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.17, < 4.19.272 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31b2414abeaa6de0490e85164badc6dcb1bb8ec9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/592ba7116fa620425725ff0972691f352ba3caf6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/886aa449235f478e262bbd5dcdee6ed6bc202949Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b152e9150d07a885f95e1fd401fc81af202d9a4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4e7e81b4fdfcf457daee6b7a61769f62198d840Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2d1ada58e7cc100b8d7d6b082d19321ba4a700aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53005?
CVE-2023-53005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: trace_events_hist: add check for return value of 'create_hist_field' Function 'create_hist_field' is called recursively at trace_e...
How severe is CVE-2023-53005?
CVE-2023-53005 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-2023-53005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.