CVE-2023-53653
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Publication date: 2025-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-02-03

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: amphion: fix REVERSE_INULL issues reported by coverity null-checking of a pointor is suggested before dereferencing it
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Published
2025-10-07
Last Modified
2026-02-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53653
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Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 6.5 (inc) to 6.5.3 (inc)
amphion linux_kernel *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media amphion component involves improper handling of null pointers. Specifically, it relates to missing null-checks before dereferencing pointers, which can lead to issues such as crashes or unexpected behavior. The vulnerability was identified and fixed by adding appropriate null-checks to prevent dereferencing null pointers.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause the affected system to crash or behave unpredictably due to null pointer dereferencing. This may lead to denial of service or instability in the media amphion component of the Linux kernel.

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