Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: imx: scu: use _safe list iterator to avoid a use after free This loop is freeing "clk" so it needs to use list_for_each_entry_safe(). Otherwise it dereferences a freed variable to get the next item on the loop.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.121 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08cc7cd2c2a29a2abf5bceb8f048c0734d3694baPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a719f0e4b6f233979e219baff73923e76a96e09Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d90921f91fc6a8c801d527bb5848c99e335c1cfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/632c60ecd25dbacee54d5581fe3aeb834b57010aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f95ff838ac39f861d1f95a0f3bbb1e01c2517d79Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53572?
CVE-2023-53572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: imx: scu: use _safe list iterator to avoid a use after free This loop is freeing "clk" so it needs to use list_for_each_entry...
How severe is CVE-2023-53572?
CVE-2023-53572 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.