Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affecting UVC Video Devices
CVE-2023-53437

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53437?

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's handling of UVC video devices where the system can create links for cameras missing necessary pads. This improper handling can lead to potential misbehavior or ineffective configurations within affected devices, compromising their functionality.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 6d30cf81ee3c0368175f76c03120af5d81e0c639

Linux b4759a52b8940dbbfc565c918a3893ecaeb5b134 < 2914259fcea23971c6fed8b2618d3a729a78c365

Linux aa1362606059ade437a901fe7c33b24901683c14 < 4e4e6ca62e77539d4df8d13137e2683b10baddd9

References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8f4a424af5879baefb0fb8a8...
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2914259fcea23971c6fed8b26...
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e4e6ca62e77539d4df8d1313...

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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