CVE-2023-53748 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's MediaTek video codec decoder can lead to an array out-of-bounds error. This issue arises in the 'queue_setup' function of the decoder, where the number of planes ('*nplanes') is provided by the user through a system call. The decoder expects between 1 to 3 planes, but the user can specify up to 8. This mismatch allows for potential out-of-bounds array access, which has been addressed by adding a check to ensure '*nplanes' does not exceed the array size.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for upgrading the kernel can be found in the official Linux documentation.
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Assessed Dec 8, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48e4e06e2c5fe1fda283d499f91492eda2248bb9 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8fbcf730cb89c3647f3365226fe7014118fa93c7 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8e19bf3b4aebd855be01b64674187dcf6d1db51 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
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No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| Linux kernel | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 8, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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