Linux Kernel 6.2 vidtv_bridge.c vidtv_mux_stop_thread null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 6.2. This affects the function vidtv_mux_stop_thread of the file drivers/media/test-drivers/vidtv/vidtv_bridge.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-31081. Moreover, an exploit is present.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel 6.2 (Operating System). Affected is the function vidtv_mux_stop_thread of the file drivers/media/test-drivers/vidtv/vidtv_bridge.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was discovered in drivers/media/test-drivers/vidtv/vidtv_bridge.c in the Linux kernel 6.2. There is a NULL pointer dereference in vidtv_mux_stop_thread. In vidtv_stop_streaming, after dvb->mux=NULL occurs, it executes vidtv_mux_stop_thread(dvb->mux).
The weakness was disclosed 04/24/2023. The advisory is available at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-31081 since 04/24/2023. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
04/24/2023 🔍04/24/2023 🔍
04/24/2023 🔍
02/05/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-31081 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-31081
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227262
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 04/24/2023 10:33Updated: 02/05/2025 09:12
Changes: 04/24/2023 10:33 (43), 05/18/2023 09:24 (11), 02/05/2025 09:12 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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