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CVE-2023-54299

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2023-54299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: bus: verify partner exists in typec_altmode_attention Some usb hubs will negotiate DisplayPort Alt mode with the device but will then negotiate a data role swap after entering the alt mode. The data role swap causes the device to unregister all alt modes, however the usb hub will still send Attention messages even after failing to reregister the Alt Mode. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: bus: verify partner exists in typec_altmode_attention Some usb hubs will negotiate DisplayPort Alt mode with the device but will then negotiate a data role swap after entering the alt mode. The data role swap causes the device to unregister all alt modes, however the usb hub will still send Attention messages even after failing to reregister the Alt Mode. type_altmode_attention currently does not verify whether or not a device's altmode partner exists, which results in a NULL pointer error when dereferencing the typec_altmode and typec_altmode_ops belonging to the altmode partner. Verify the presence of a device's altmode partner before sending the Attention message to the Alt Mode driver.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < 5f71716772b88cbe0e1788f6a38d7871aff2120b; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < 38e1f2ee82bacbbfded8f1c06794a443d038d054; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < 0ad6bad31da692f8d7acacab07eabe7586239ae0; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < 0d3b5fe47938e9c451466845304a2bd74e967a80; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < d49547950bf7f3480d6ca05fe055978e5f0d9e5b; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < 1101867a1711c27d8bbe0e83136bec47f8c1ca2a; >= 8a37d87d72f0c69f837229c04d2fcd7117ea57e7, < f23643306430f86e2f413ee2b986e0773e79da31
LinuxLinux4.19

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-54299?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: bus: verify partner exists in typec_altmode_attention Some usb hubs will negotiate DisplayPort Alt mode with the device but will then negotiate a data role swap after entering the alt mode. The data role swap causes the device to unregister all alt modes, however the usb hub will still send Attention messages even after failing to reregister the Alt Mode. type_altmode_attention currently does not verify whether or not a device's altmode partner exists, which results in a NULL pointer error when dereferencing the typec_altmode and typec_altmode_ops belonging to the altmode partner. Verify the presence of a device's altmode partner before sending the Attention message to the Alt Mode driver.
How severe is CVE-2023-54299?
Severity scoring for CVE-2023-54299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54299?
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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Source: NVD / NIST