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CVE-2023-53807

UnknownEPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2023-53807 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: clocking-wizard: Fix Oops in clk_wzrd_register_divider() Smatch detected this potential error pointer dereference clk_wzrd_register_divider(). If devm_clk_hw_register() fails then it sets "hw" to an error pointer and then dereferences it on the next line. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: clocking-wizard: Fix Oops in clk_wzrd_register_divider() Smatch detected this potential error pointer dereference clk_wzrd_register_divider(). If devm_clk_hw_register() fails then it sets "hw" to an error pointer and then dereferences it on the next line. Return the error directly instead.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 5a853722eb32188647a541802d51d0db423b9baf, < 2f276dd9c0f835242836d9f6823035158ce2585c; >= 5a853722eb32188647a541802d51d0db423b9baf, < b35cb0c05b8dafe23ae5e8b605a91b88bcf4aba7; >= 5a853722eb32188647a541802d51d0db423b9baf, < 25dbdfb7b71ef8601d00c6d9a2b1a96de28b30c5; >= 5a853722eb32188647a541802d51d0db423b9baf, < f078a65ebf930f4305e3c415a8338d22391642c9; >= 5a853722eb32188647a541802d51d0db423b9baf, < 9c632a6396505a019ea6d12b5ab45e659a542a93
LinuxLinux5.13

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53807?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: clocking-wizard: Fix Oops in clk_wzrd_register_divider() Smatch detected this potential error pointer dereference clk_wzrd_register_divider(). If devm_clk_hw_register() fails then it sets "hw" to an error pointer and then dereferences it on the next line. Return the error directly instead.
How severe is CVE-2023-53807?
Severity scoring for CVE-2023-53807 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53807?
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.

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