CVE-2023-54304
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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: firmware: meson_sm: fix to avoid potential NULL pointer dereference of_match_device() may fail and returns a NULL pointer. Fix this by checking the return value of of_match_device.
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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-2023-54304
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60500
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Apply the patch or update to a Linux kernel version that includes the fix for the meson_sm firmware NULL pointer dereference vulnerability, which involves checking the return value of of_match_device to avoid NULL pointer dereference.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a potential NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's meson_sm firmware component. It occurs because the function of_match_device() may fail and return a NULL pointer, which was not properly checked before use. The fix involves adding a check for the return value of of_match_device to avoid dereferencing a NULL pointer.

Impact Analysis

A NULL pointer dereference can cause the affected system to crash or behave unpredictably, potentially leading to denial of service or system instability.

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