# CVE-2023-53139: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  nfc: fdp: add null check of devm_kmalloc_array i...

CVE-2023-53139 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53139, released May 2, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-53139
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0019
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 2, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  nfc: fdp: add null check of devm_kmalloc_array in fdp_nci_i2c_read_device_properties  devm_kmalloc_array may fails, *fw_vsc_cfg might be null and cause out-of-bounds write in device_property_read_u8_array later.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53139](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53139.md) | May 2, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53139](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53139.md) | May 2, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53139](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53139.md) | May 2, 2025 |

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