CVE-2023-53005 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's trace_events_hist component. Specifically, the 'create_hist_field' function can return a NULL value, leading to a system crash if not properly handled. This vulnerability affects the Linux kernel. Rated with a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), this vulnerability has a local attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring local user privileges. A successful exploit could lead to a denial of service (system crash), but does not impact confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there any publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.17, < 4.19.272CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.20, < 5.4.231CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5, < 5.10.166CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.11, < 5.15.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 6.1.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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