CVE-2023-53572
clk: imx: scu: use _safe list iterator to avoid a use after free
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: imx: scu: use _safe list iterator to avoid a use after free This loop is freeing "clk" so it needs to use list_for_each_entry_safe(). Otherwise it dereferences a freed variable to get the next item on the loop.
INFO
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
Solution
- Use list_for_each_entry_safe() for list iteration.
- Apply kernel patches to fix the memory corruption.
- Review and update list handling logic.
- Test changes thoroughly before deployment.
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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: clk: imx: scu: use _safe list iterator to avoid a use after free This loop is freeing "clk" so it needs to use list_for_each_entry_safe(). Otherwise it dereferences a freed variable to get the next item on the loop. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08cc7cd2c2a29a2abf5bceb8f048c0734d3694ba Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a719f0e4b6f233979e219baff73923e76a96e09 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d90921f91fc6a8c801d527bb5848c99e335c1cf Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/632c60ecd25dbacee54d5581fe3aeb834b57010a Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f95ff838ac39f861d1f95a0f3bbb1e01c2517d79