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CVE-2023-53066

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: qed/qed_sriov: guard against NULL derefs from qed_iov_get_vf_info We have to make sure that the info returned by the helper is valid before using it.

MEDIUM 5.5EPSS 0.21%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.21%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: qed/qed_sriov: guard against NULL derefs from qed_iov_get_vf_info We have to make sure that the info returned by the helper is valid before using it. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with the SVACE static analysis tool.

CVSS 3.1
5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
0.21% probability · 11th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-476
Affected
linux/linux kernel
Source
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.