CVE-2026-23237Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch linux linux_kernel systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: classmate-laptop: Add missing NULL pointer checks In a few places in the Classmate laptop driver, code using the accel object may run before that object's address is stored in the driver data of the input device using it. For example, cmpc_accel_sensitivity_store_v4() is the "show" method of cmpc_accel_sensitivity_attr_v4 which is added in cmpc_accel_add_v4(), before calling dev_set_drvdata() for inputdev->dev. If the sysfs attribute is accessed prematurely, the dev_get_drvdata(&inputdev->dev) call in in cmpc_accel_sensitivity_store_v4() returns NULL which leads to a NULL pointer dereference going forward. Moreover, sysfs attributes using the input device are added before initializing that device by cmpc_add_acpi_notify_device() and if one of them is accessed before running that function, a NULL pointer dereference will occur. For example, cmpc_accel_sensitivity_attr_v4 is added before calling cmpc_add_acpi_notify_device() and if it is read prematurely, the dev_get_drvdata(&acpi->dev) call in cmpc_accel_sensitivity_show_v4() returns NULL which leads to a NULL pointer dereference going forward. Fix this by adding NULL pointer checks in all of the relevant places.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-476

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 4 mentions across 3 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 2d ago at 2 mentions (2026-03-04); latest day: 1
  • 4 total mentions across 3 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

2 versions affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 3d
01122Mentions · 2026-03-04: 2Mentions · 2026-03-05: 1Mentions · 2026-03-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-03-04: 2Technical Details · 2026-03-04: 2Technical Details · 2026-03-18: 103-0403-0503-18
Signal classification3 categories
Patch
250.0%
General
125.0%
Disclosure
125.0%
Referenced assets4 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-03-042
Patch2
2026-03-051
General1
2026-03-181
Disclosure1
Full discourse4 posts
  • DailyCVE@dailycve
    Disclosure

    🟠 #Linux Kernel, NULL Pointer Dereference, #CVE-2026-23237 (Medium) https://dailycve.com/linux-kernel-null-pointer-dereference-cve-2026-23237-medium/

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE‑2026‑23237, a Medium‑rated NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel, without mentioning PoC, exploit code, or mitigation details.

    0000025
    169 followersView on X
  • Fernando Karl@fernandokarl
    General

    🔒 Attention cybersecurity experts! CVE-2026-23237 is causing a stir. Identify affected systems and mitigate risks now to protect your organization! Are you prepared for the impact? Share your strategies! 💡 #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement https://www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2026-23237

    Post summary

    The post alerts to CVE-2026-23237 and urges users to identify affected systems and apply general mitigations, but lacks technical specifics, PoC, exploit, or patch information.

    0000048
    254 followersView on X
  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    Patch

    🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-23237 In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: classmate-laptop: Add missing NULL pointer checks In a few places in the Classmate… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23237 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-23237 En … http://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-23237 was addressed in the Linux kernel with added NULL pointer checks on the Classmate laptop platform.

    0000029
    55 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Patch

    CVE-2026-23237 In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: classmate-laptop: Add missing NULL pointer checks In a few places in the Classmate… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23237

    Post summary

    CVE-2026‑23237 was fixed in the Linux kernel by adding missing NULL pointer checks, indicating the vulnerability is now patched.

    00000166
    56.6K followersView on X
CPE platform detail17 entries

17 of 17 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.33--
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OSlinuxlinux_kernel6.19--
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