Null Pointer Dereference in Linux Kernel's RDMA Component Affecting CXGB4
CVE-2023-53335

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53335?

A potential null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the RDMA/cxgb4 component of the Linux kernel. If the function get_ep_from_tid() fails to retrieve a valid endpoint, the subsequent operations could dereference a null pointer, leading to undefined behavior or system instability. The patch addresses this issue by implementing a sanity check to validate the endpoint before it is used, ensuring enhanced stability and security.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 944661dd97f4f257cd914fffec7eb80832ff9141 < 9dca64042d855a24b0bd81ce242e5dc7e939f6eb

Linux 944661dd97f4f257cd914fffec7eb80832ff9141 < 2cfc00e974d75a3aa8155f2660f57d342e1f67ca

Linux 944661dd97f4f257cd914fffec7eb80832ff9141 < 9ddc77eefb2a567b705c3c86ab2ddabe43cadf1b

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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