CVE-2023-23002

Description

In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/bluetooth/hci_qca.c misinterprets the devm_gpiod_get_index_optional return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.3 patch mailing list release notes
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6845667146a28c09b5dfc401c1ad112374087944 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23002?
CVE-2023-23002 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23002?
To fix CVE-2023-23002, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-23002 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23002 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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