CVE-2023-52459

media: v4l: async: Fix duplicated list deletion

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: v4l: async: Fix duplicated list deletion The list deletion call dropped here is already called from the helper function in the line before. Having a second list_del() call results in either a warning (with CONFIG_DEBUG_LIST=y): list_del corruption, c46c8198->next is LIST_POISON1 (00000100) If CONFIG_DEBUG_LIST is disabled the operation results in a kernel error due to NULL pointer dereference.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7062628caeaec90e8f691ebab2d70f31b7b6b91 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49d82811428469566667f22749610b8c132cdb3e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3de6ee94aae701fa949cd3b5df6b6a440ddfb8f2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52459?
CVE-2023-52459 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52459?
To fix CVE-2023-52459, 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-2023-52459 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52459 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52459?
CVE-2023-52459 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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