Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: OPP: Fix potential null ptr dereference in dev_pm_opp_get_required_pstate() "opp" pointer is dereferenced before the IS_ERR_OR_NULL() check. Fix it by removing the dereference to cache opp_table and dereference it directly where opp_table is used. This fixes the following smatch warning: drivers/opp/core.c:232 dev_pm_opp_get_required_pstate() warn: variable dereferenced before IS_ERR check 'opp' (see line 230)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25130b27e0352acb83e91c467853eb9afad3b644Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ddd8deb1c3c0363a7e14fafb5df26e2089a69a5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53664?
CVE-2023-53664 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: OPP: Fix potential null ptr dereference in dev_pm_opp_get_required_pstate() "opp" pointer is dereferenced before the IS_ERR_OR_NUL...
How severe is CVE-2023-53664?
CVE-2023-53664 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-2023-53664?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.