CVE-2023-23001
published 2023-03-01CVE-2023-23001: In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case…
PriorityP417medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.25%
16.4th percentile
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
Affected
7 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 5.16.7-1 (bookworm) | linux 5.16.7-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux_kernel | < 5.16.3 | 5.16.3 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 5.16.7-1 | 5.16.7-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 5.16.7-1 | 5.16.7-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 5.16.7-1 | 5.16.7-1 |
| msrc | cbl2_kernel_5.15.102.1-1_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| msrc | cm1_kernel_5.10.174.1-1_on_cbl_mariner_1.0 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
osv5.5MEDIUM
vendor_debian5.5MEDIUM
vendor_msrc5.5MEDIUM
vendor_redhat5.5MEDIUM
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OSV
CVE-2023-23001: In the Linux kernel before 5
osv·2023-03-01·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-23001 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-23001: In the Linux kernel before 5
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
GHSA
GHSA-87j6-6jc2-h53q: In the Linux kernel before 5
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-03-01
CVE-2023-23001 [MEDIUM] CWE-476 GHSA-87j6-6jc2-h53q: In the Linux kernel before 5
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
Microsoft
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case whereas it is actually an error pointer).
vendor_msrc·2023-03-14·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-23001 [MEDIUM] CWE-476 In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case whereas it is actually an error pointer).
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3 drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case whereas it is actually an error pointer).
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to
Debian
CVE-2023-23001: linux - In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets...
vendor_debian·2023·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-23001 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-23001: linux - In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets...
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 5.16.7-1)
bullseye: resolved
forky: resolved (fixed in 5.16.7-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 5.16.7-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 5.16.7-1)
Red Hat
kernel: incorrect check for error case in the ufs_mtk_init_va09_pwr_ctrl
vendor_redhat·2022-01-10·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-23001 [MEDIUM] CWE-476 kernel: incorrect check for error case in the ufs_mtk_init_va09_pwr_ctrl
kernel: incorrect check for error case in the ufs_mtk_init_va09_pwr_ctrl
In the Linux kernel before 5.16.3, drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the regulator_get return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s UFSHCD platform driver. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
Package: kernel (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6) - Not affected
Package: kernel (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Not affected
Package: kernel-rt (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Not affected
Package: kernel (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8) - Not affected
Package: kernel-rt (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8) - Not affected
Package: kernel (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9) - Not affected
Package: kernel-r
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2023-03-01
Published