CVE-2023-53666

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ASoC wcd938x codec component. This vulnerability stems from improper error handling during the initialization of the Multi-Band Headset Controller (MBHC). A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this by triggering a specific sequence of events, leading to an incorrect pointer dereference. This might result in a Denial of Service (DoS), corruption of system memory, or the disclosure of sensitive information.

This vulnerability does not affect RHEL 8, nor does it affect releases later than RHEL 9.3.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.