CVE-2023-54248

CVE-2023-54248 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Add check for kmemdup Since the kmemdup may return NULL pointer, it should be better to add check for the return value in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54248?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: Add check for kmemdup Since the kmemdup may return NULL pointer, it should be better to add check for the return value in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
Is CVE-2023-54248 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54248?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-54248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-54248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60393.
When was CVE-2023-54248 published?
CVE-2023-54248 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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