Review reviewHigh

CVE-2023-53748

Linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mediatek: vcodec: Fix potential array out-of-bounds in decoder queue_setup variable *nplanes is provided by user via system call argument. The possible value of q_data->fmt->num_planes is 1-3, while the value of *nplanes can be 1-8. The array access by index i can cause array out-of-bounds. Fix this bug by checking *nplanes against the array size.

CVSS: 7.1
EPSS: 0.13%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2025.12.08

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.13%

Technical severityCVSS 7.1

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Linux
Affected versions: >= 590577a4e5257ac3ed72999a94666ad6ba8f24bc < 48e4e06e2c5fe1fda283d499f91492eda2248bb9, >= 590577a4e5257ac3ed72999a94666ad6ba8f24bc < b8e19bf3b4aebd855be01b64674187dcf6d1db51, >= 590577a4e5257ac3ed72999a94666ad6ba8f24bc < 8fbcf730cb89c3647f3365226fe7014118fa93c7, >= 4.10
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Linux and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE: Not available