CVE-2023-53542
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Publication date: 2025-10-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-21

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: dts: exynos: Use Exynos5420 compatible for the MIPI video phy For some reason, the driver adding support for Exynos5420 MIPI phy back in 2016 wasn't used on Exynos5420, which caused a kernel panic. Add the proper compatible for it.
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Published
2025-10-04
Last Modified
2026-03-21
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2023-53542
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
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 5.15.99 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.16 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.2.3 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.2 (inc) to 4.14.308 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is related to the Linux kernel's ARM device tree source (dts) for the Exynos platform. Specifically, the driver that added support for the Exynos5420 MIPI video PHY in 2016 was not properly used on the Exynos5420 device, which caused a kernel panic. The fix involved adding the correct compatible string for the Exynos5420 to prevent this issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can cause a kernel panic on devices using the Exynos5420 MIPI video PHY, potentially leading to system crashes or instability.

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