Vulnerability in NXP Layerscape Linux Kernel Affecting fsl-mc Devices

CVE-2023-53362

What is CVE-2023-53362?

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to fsl-mc devices can lead to system crashes when attempting to manage child devices. This flaw arises during the binding process with the VFIO framework, where incorrect assumptions about the child devices can trigger instability. The issue has been resolved through an update that enhances device type checks during enumeration, ensuring that only valid fsl-mc devices are recognized and preventing unnecessary disruptions.

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