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CVE-2023-53289
media: bdisp: Add missing check for create_workqueue
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: bdisp: Add missing check for create_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_workqueue in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.

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Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53289 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Apply the patch to add a check for create_workqueue's return value.
  • Apply the vendor-provided patch.
  • Review code for missing checks.
  • Test the fix thoroughly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53289.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d09ce05724cfb3f5c5136893bec95305c641875
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2371adeab717d8fe32144a84f3491a03c5838cfb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bfbe3ad371ac5349302833198df14e442622cbc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4362444dca02ab44ac844feda3cf6238ef953673
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/519b0849401194745ea40f9e07513b870afc1b42
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2e55481731b0e8c96f30f661e430aa884fbd354
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6a315f0b14074ac89723f55b749a557dda0ae2b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef95a2745cb91559bb03aa111c228fe38deaf64
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc1aeafdf6fb0a136c2257000f0d478ee62953fe
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53289 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

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

    Sep. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: bdisp: Add missing check for create_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_workqueue in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d09ce05724cfb3f5c5136893bec95305c641875
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2371adeab717d8fe32144a84f3491a03c5838cfb
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bfbe3ad371ac5349302833198df14e442622cbc
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4362444dca02ab44ac844feda3cf6238ef953673
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/519b0849401194745ea40f9e07513b870afc1b42
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2e55481731b0e8c96f30f661e430aa884fbd354
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6a315f0b14074ac89723f55b749a557dda0ae2b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef95a2745cb91559bb03aa111c228fe38deaf64
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc1aeafdf6fb0a136c2257000f0d478ee62953fe
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