Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211_hwsim: Fix possible NULL dereference In a call to mac80211_hwsim_select_tx_link() the sta pointer might be NULL, thus need to check that it is not NULL before accessing it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.1.42 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cc80943ef518a1c51a1111e9346d1daf11dd545Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8a20fed3e05b3a6866c5c58855deaf3c217ccd6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0124848c7940aba73492e282506b32a13f2e30ePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53209?
CVE-2023-53209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211_hwsim: Fix possible NULL dereference In a call to mac80211_hwsim_select_tx_link() the sta pointer might be NULL, th...
How severe is CVE-2023-53209?
CVE-2023-53209 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-2023-53209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.