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CVE-2023-53542
ARM: dts: exynos: Use Exynos5420 compatible for the MIPI video phy
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: dts: exynos: Use Exynos5420 compatible for the MIPI video phy For some reason, the driver adding support for Exynos5420 MIPI phy back in 2016 wasn't used on Exynos5420, which caused a kernel panic. Add the proper compatible for it.

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Published Date :

Oct. 4, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 6, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53542 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 compatible string fix for Exynos5420 MIPI phy driver to prevent kernel panics.
  • Update the Linux kernel source code.
  • Apply the compatible string fix for Exynos5420.
  • Recompile and install the kernel.
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-2023-53542.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/199624f3144d79fab1cff533ce6a4b82390520a3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29961ee63dd676cc67f7c00f76faa21e11f0d7c6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e68a0f7bc576318a58335c31c542b358bc63f83
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/537bdfc1a67836fbd68bbe4210bc380f72cca47f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5aa219a790d61cad2c38e1aa32058f16ad2f0b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c075aa3467a799855a92289a3c619afc0a2ad193
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10001af0f7246cf3e43530d25f8d59a8db10df6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a6198f5ed7d6e4e06d87a4de007f2e45cc9583
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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

    Oct. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: dts: exynos: Use Exynos5420 compatible for the MIPI video phy For some reason, the driver adding support for Exynos5420 MIPI phy back in 2016 wasn't used on Exynos5420, which caused a kernel panic. Add the proper compatible for it.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/199624f3144d79fab1cff533ce6a4b82390520a3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29961ee63dd676cc67f7c00f76faa21e11f0d7c6
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e68a0f7bc576318a58335c31c542b358bc63f83
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/537bdfc1a67836fbd68bbe4210bc380f72cca47f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5aa219a790d61cad2c38e1aa32058f16ad2f0b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c075aa3467a799855a92289a3c619afc0a2ad193
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10001af0f7246cf3e43530d25f8d59a8db10df6
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a6198f5ed7d6e4e06d87a4de007f2e45cc9583
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