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5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53332
genirq/ipi: Fix NULL pointer deref in irq_data_get_affinity_mask()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: genirq/ipi: Fix NULL pointer deref in irq_data_get_affinity_mask() If ipi_send_{mask|single}() is called with an invalid interrupt number, all the local variables there will be NULL. ipi_send_verify() which is invoked from these functions does verify its 'data' parameter, resulting in a kernel oops in irq_data_get_affinity_mask() as the passed NULL pointer gets dereferenced. Add a missing NULL pointer check in ipi_send_verify()... Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with the SVACE static analysis tool.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 14, 2026, 7:16 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]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Apply kernel patches to prevent NULL pointer dereferencing in interrupt handling.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version.
  • Ensure interrupt numbers are validated before use.
  • Add NULL pointer checks in relevant functions.
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-2023-53332.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7448c73d64075051f50caed2c62f46553b69ab8a Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/926aef60ea64cd9becf2829f7388f48dbe8bcb11 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/feabecaff5902f896531dde90646ca5dfa9d4f7d Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53332 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.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 14, 2026

    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 CWE-476
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 10, 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 CWE-476
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.2.5 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.6 up to (excluding) 6.1.18
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7448c73d64075051f50caed2c62f46553b69ab8a Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/926aef60ea64cd9becf2829f7388f48dbe8bcb11 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/feabecaff5902f896531dde90646ca5dfa9d4f7d Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: genirq/ipi: Fix NULL pointer deref in irq_data_get_affinity_mask() If ipi_send_{mask|single}() is called with an invalid interrupt number, all the local variables there will be NULL. ipi_send_verify() which is invoked from these functions does verify its 'data' parameter, resulting in a kernel oops in irq_data_get_affinity_mask() as the passed NULL pointer gets dereferenced. Add a missing NULL pointer check in ipi_send_verify()... Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with the SVACE static analysis tool.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7448c73d64075051f50caed2c62f46553b69ab8a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/926aef60ea64cd9becf2829f7388f48dbe8bcb11
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/feabecaff5902f896531dde90646ca5dfa9d4f7d
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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