CVE-2023-52877

usb: typec: tcpm: Fix NULL pointer dereference in tcpm_pd_svdm()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: tcpm: Fix NULL pointer dereference in tcpm_pd_svdm() It is possible that typec_register_partner() returns ERR_PTR on failure. When port->partner is an error, a NULL pointer dereference may occur as shown below. [91222.095236][ T319] typec port0: failed to register partner (-17) ... [91225.061491][ T319] Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 000000000000039f [91225.274642][ T319] pc : tcpm_pd_data_request+0x310/0x13fc [91225.274646][ T319] lr : tcpm_pd_data_request+0x298/0x13fc [91225.308067][ T319] Call trace: [91225.308070][ T319] tcpm_pd_data_request+0x310/0x13fc [91225.308073][ T319] tcpm_pd_rx_handler+0x100/0x9e8 [91225.355900][ T319] kthread_worker_fn+0x178/0x58c [91225.355902][ T319] kthread+0x150/0x200 [91225.355905][ T319] ret_from_fork+0x10/0x30 Add a check for port->partner to avoid dereferencing a NULL pointer.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5f53a68a596e04df3fde3099273435a30b6fdac patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7a802447c491903aa7cb45967aa2a934a4e63fc patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ee038590d808a95d16adf92818dcd4752273c08 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b37a168c0137156042a0ca9626651b5a789e822b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4987daf86c152ff882d51572d154ad12e4ff3a4b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52877?
CVE-2023-52877 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52877?
To fix CVE-2023-52877, 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-2023-52877 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52877 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-2023-52877?
CVE-2023-52877 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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