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CVE-2023-53293
Bluetooth: btrtl: check for NULL in btrtl_set_quirks()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btrtl: check for NULL in btrtl_set_quirks() The btrtl_set_quirks() has accessed btrtl_dev->ic_info->lmp_subver since b8e482d02513. However, if installing a Realtek Bluetooth controller without the driver supported, it will hit the NULL point accessed. Add a check for NULL to avoid the Kernel Oops.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

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

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

Linux
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Solution
Add a NULL check in btrtl_set_quirks() to prevent kernel oops.
  • Apply the patch to check for NULL in btrtl_set_quirks().
  • Update the Linux kernel to the fixed version.
  • Recompile the kernel if necessary.

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