CVE-2023-53437
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Publication date: 2025-09-18

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Handle cameras with invalid descriptors If the source entity does not contain any pads, do not create a link.
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Published
2025-09-18
Last Modified
2025-12-11
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2023-53437
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Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel to 4.14.308 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.15 (inc) to 4.19.276 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.20 (inc) to 5.4.235 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.5 (inc) to 5.10.173 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 5.15.100 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.18 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.2.5 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's uvcvideo media driver involves improper handling of cameras with invalid descriptors. Specifically, if the source entity does not contain any pads, the driver should not create a link, but previously it may have done so, leading to potential issues.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could cause improper behavior or instability in the Linux kernel's handling of certain USB video devices (cameras) with invalid descriptors, potentially leading to system crashes or unexpected behavior when such devices are connected.

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