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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53012
thermal: core: call put_device() only after device_register() fails
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thermal: core: call put_device() only after device_register() fails put_device() shouldn't be called before a prior call to device_register(). __thermal_cooling_device_register() doesn't follow that properly and needs fixing. Also thermal_cooling_device_destroy_sysfs() is getting called unnecessarily on few error paths. Fix all this by placing the calls at the right place. Based on initial work done by Caleb Connolly.

INFO

Published Date :

March 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 30, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to resolve a put_device call error.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the provided kernel patch.
  • Recompile the kernel if necessary.
  • Reboot the system after applying changes.
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-2023-53012.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2846a7412f6246fd5171f51011bf76dfebcec0ee Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c54b7bc8a31ce0f7cc7f8deef05067df414f1d8 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7d736cc3c6cb0d7498bbfb56515d414e35e9510 Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53012 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 30, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.16 up to (excluding) 6.1 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.15.86 up to (excluding) 5.16 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.1.2 up to (excluding) 6.2
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2846a7412f6246fd5171f51011bf76dfebcec0ee Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c54b7bc8a31ce0f7cc7f8deef05067df414f1d8 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7d736cc3c6cb0d7498bbfb56515d414e35e9510 Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Mar. 27, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thermal: core: call put_device() only after device_register() fails put_device() shouldn't be called before a prior call to device_register(). __thermal_cooling_device_register() doesn't follow that properly and needs fixing. Also thermal_cooling_device_destroy_sysfs() is getting called unnecessarily on few error paths. Fix all this by placing the calls at the right place. Based on initial work done by Caleb Connolly.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2846a7412f6246fd5171f51011bf76dfebcec0ee
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c54b7bc8a31ce0f7cc7f8deef05067df414f1d8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7d736cc3c6cb0d7498bbfb56515d414e35e9510
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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