Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: pcie: fix NULL pointer dereference in iwl_pcie_irq_rx_msix_handler() rxq can be NULL only when trans_pcie->rxq is NULL and entry->entry is zero. For the case when entry->entry is not equal to 0, rxq won't be NULL even if trans_pcie->rxq is NULL. Modify checker to check for trans_pcie->rxq.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12, < 5.15.121 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1902f1953b8ba100ee8705cb8a6f1a9795550ecaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d690495eb2766d58e25c83676f422219c4fcf18Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/390e44efcf4d390b5053ad112553155d2d097c73Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b9de981fe7f1c6e07c7b852421ad69be3d4b6c2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f71d0fc407dd028416bec002ddcc62f5acb0346aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53251?
CVE-2023-53251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: pcie: fix NULL pointer dereference in iwl_pcie_irq_rx_msix_handler() rxq can be NULL only when trans_pcie->rxq is N...
How severe is CVE-2023-53251?
CVE-2023-53251 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-2023-53251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.