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CVE-2023-53292
blk-mq: fix NULL dereference on q->elevator in blk_mq_elv_switch_none
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: blk-mq: fix NULL dereference on q->elevator in blk_mq_elv_switch_none After grabbing q->sysfs_lock, q->elevator may become NULL because of elevator switch. Fix the NULL dereference on q->elevator by checking it with lock.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:11 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:11 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

Linux
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53292 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.

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Solution
Apply kernel patches to fix NULL dereference in blk-mq elevator handling.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
  • Ensure q->elevator is checked while holding the lock.
  • Recompile and deploy the kernel.

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