# CVE-2023-3355: linux: A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's drivers/gpu/drm/msm/msm_gem_submit.c code in the subm...

CVE-2023-3355 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3355, released June 28, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3355
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0029
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 28, 2023

## Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's drivers/gpu/drm/msm/msm_gem_submit.c code in the submit_lookup_cmds function, which fails because it lacks a check of the return value of kmalloc(). This issue allows a local user to crash the system.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3355](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3355.md) | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3355](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3355.md) | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3355](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-3355.md) | Jun 28, 2023 |

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