Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: bdisp: Add missing check for create_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_workqueue in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.14.315 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d09ce05724cfb3f5c5136893bec95305c641875Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2371adeab717d8fe32144a84f3491a03c5838cfbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bfbe3ad371ac5349302833198df14e442622cbcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4362444dca02ab44ac844feda3cf6238ef953673Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/519b0849401194745ea40f9e07513b870afc1b42Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2e55481731b0e8c96f30f661e430aa884fbd354Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6a315f0b14074ac89723f55b749a557dda0ae2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef95a2745cb91559bb03aa111c228fe38deaf64Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc1aeafdf6fb0a136c2257000f0d478ee62953fePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53289?
CVE-2023-53289 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: bdisp: Add missing check for create_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_workqueue in order to avoid ...
How severe is CVE-2023-53289?
CVE-2023-53289 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-2023-53289?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.