CVE-2023-53542: linux kernel — Fix

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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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.2 — 4.14.308
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 4.19.276
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.235
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.173
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.99
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.2.3

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53542? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53542? +

CVE-2023-53542 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53542? +

CVE-2023-53542 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53542? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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