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CVE-2023-52938
Linux Kernel USB Type-C UCSI Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: Don't attempt to resume the ports before they exist This will fix null pointer dereference that was caused by the driver attempting to resume ports that were not yet registered.

INFO

Published Date :

March 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 28, 2025, 6:11 p.m.

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

Exploitability Score :

Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f82060da749c611ed427523b6d1605d87338aac1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdd11d7136fd070b3a74d6d8799d9eac28a57fc5

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-52938 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Mar. 27, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: Don't attempt to resume the ports before they exist This will fix null pointer dereference that was caused by the driver attempting to resume ports that were not yet registered.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f82060da749c611ed427523b6d1605d87338aac1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdd11d7136fd070b3a74d6d8799d9eac28a57fc5
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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