MediaTek DisplayPort Interface Driver Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-53389

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53389?

A vulnerability exists in the MediaTek DisplayPort interface bridge driver within the Linux kernel, where it erroneously triggers High Pin Detection (HPD) events before confirming if the associated bridge is attached to a DRM device. This improper handling may lead to a kernel NULL pointer dereference, resulting in system instability or potential exploitation. The issue has been addressed by ensuring that HPD events are triggered only when the bridge is confirmed to be attached, enhancing the reliability and security of the driver.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux f70ac097a2cf5d4b67b2c1bbb73196c573ffcb7b < 6524d3d58797975cc40b85be1e9b89721b4e8d0b

Linux f70ac097a2cf5d4b67b2c1bbb73196c573ffcb7b < 3551789d0635dfb2df8ab8e7fdbf0647e9c1724c

Linux f70ac097a2cf5d4b67b2c1bbb73196c573ffcb7b

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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