CVE-2023-23000
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23000 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 5.17, drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c mishandles the tegra_xusb_find_port_node return value. Callers expect NULL in the error case, but an error pointer is used.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.17, drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c mishandles the tegra_xusb_find_port_node return value. Callers expect NULL in the error case, but an error pointer is used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.17 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23000?
In the Linux kernel before 5.17, drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c mishandles the tegra_xusb_find_port_node return value. Callers expect NULL in the error case, but an error pointer is used.
How severe is CVE-2023-23000?
CVE-2023-23000 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23000?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-23000?
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