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CVE-2023-54010: ACPICA: ACPICA: check null return of ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED in acpi_db_display_objects

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPICA: ACPICA: check null return of ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED in acpi_db_display_objects ACPICA commit 0d5f467d6a0ba852ea3aad68663cbcbd43300fd4 ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED may fails, object_info might be null and will cause null pointer dereference later.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-54010 is a Linux kernel ACPICA defect where a failed memory allocation may not be handled before later use. That can lead to a null pointer dereference. The sources do not provide CVSS, exploitability, or business impact details, so urgency should be driven by affected kernel inventory and normal kernel patch policy.

Executive priority

Handle through standard kernel patch management unless vendor guidance raises severity. No active exploitation is cited, but kernel crash-class defects still matter for availability-sensitive systems.

Technical view

In acpi_db_display_objects, ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED can return null. The vulnerable code may continue with a null object_info pointer, causing a null pointer dereference. The CVE references ACPICA commit 0d5f467d6a0ba852ea3aad68663cbcbd43300fd4 and multiple Linux stable commits resolving the issue.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems running affected Linux kernel versions listed in the CVE record. The bundle does not identify affected distributions, configurations, privileges required, or whether the vulnerable ACPICA path is reachable in production builds.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show public exploitation, proof-of-concept activity, or CISA KEV listing. Treat this as a kernel reliability and potential denial-of-service concern until vendor advisories provide clearer severity and reachability analysis.

Researcher notes

Key missing evidence includes CVSS, CWE mapping, reachable attack surface, privilege requirements, and distribution-specific impact. Research should focus on whether acpi_db_display_objects is exposed in target builds and how vendors backported the ACPICA fix.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, appliances, and embedded systems.
  • Apply Linux vendor or stable kernel updates containing the referenced fixes.
  • Check distribution advisories for exact package names and backport status.
  • Do not assume unlisted workarounds; follow vendor kernel guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm running kernels are not within the affected version range.
  • Verify installed kernel packages include one of the referenced stable fixes or vendor backports.
  • Review kernel logs for null pointer dereference or ACPICA-related crash events.
  • Document systems awaiting patching and their business owners.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24, 9957510255724c1c746c9a6264c849e9fdd4cd24unaffected
LinuxLinux4.4, 0, 4.14.316, 4.19.284, 5.4.244, 5.10.181, 5.15.113, 6.1.30, 6.3.4, 6.4affected
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