CVE-2023-52857: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mediatek: Fix coverity issue with unintentional integer overflow 1. Instead ...

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mediatek: Fix coverity issue with unintentional integer overflow 1. Instead of multiplying 2 variable of different types. Change to assign a value of one variable and then multiply the other variable. 2. Add a int variable for multiplier calculation instead of calculating different types multiplier with dma_addr_t variable directly.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.13.12, < 6.5.12
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.6, < 6.6.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52857?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mediatek: Fix coverity issue with unintentional integer overflow 1. Instead of multiplying 2 variable of different types. Change to assign a value of one variable and then multiply the other variable. 2. Add a int variable for multiplier calculation instead of calculating different types multiplier with dma_addr_t variable directly.

How severe is CVE-2023-52857?

CVE-2023-52857 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52857?

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.