CVE-2023-54249
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Publication date: 2025-12-30

Last updated on: 2025-12-31

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bus: mhi: ep: Only send -ENOTCONN status if client driver is available For the STOP and RESET commands, only send the channel disconnect status -ENOTCONN if client driver is available. Otherwise, it will result in null pointer dereference.
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Published
2025-12-30
Last Modified
2025-12-31
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-54249
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60392
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's bus mhi ep component involves improper handling of the STOP and RESET commands. Specifically, the system sends a channel disconnect status (-ENOTCONN) only if the client driver is available. If the client driver is not available, sending this status results in a null pointer dereference, which can cause system instability or crashes.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to null pointer dereferences when the client driver is unavailable during STOP and RESET commands, potentially causing system crashes or instability. This can disrupt normal operations and affect system reliability.

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