In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: amlogic: t7: Fix null reset ops Fix missing reset ops causing kernel null… (CVE-2026-53301)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: amlogic: t7: Fix null reset ops Fix missing reset ops causing kernel null pointer dereference. This SOC's reset is currently not used yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Linux kernel contained a vulnerability in the amlogic t7 reset driver where missing reset operations could lead to a null pointer dereference, resulting in a kernel crash. This was addressed by implementing the missing reset operations. The affected SOC's reset functionality is not currently utilized, limiting practical impact. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) and has a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating local attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a kernel null pointer dereference, which can lead to a denial of service by crashing the kernel. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Since the affected reset functionality is not currently used, the practical risk is limited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Users should monitor official Linux kernel updates for a fix addressing this issue.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: amlogic: t7: Fix null reset ops Fix missing reset ops causing kernel null… (CVE-2026-53301)
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: reset: amlogic: t7: Fix null reset ops Fix missing reset ops causing kernel null pointer dereference. This SOC's reset is currently not used yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel contained a vulnerability in the amlogic t7 reset driver where missing reset operations could lead to a null pointer dereference, resulting in a kernel crash. This was addressed by implementing the missing reset operations. The affected SOC's reset functionality is not currently utilized, limiting practical impact. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) and has a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating local attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a kernel null pointer dereference, which can lead to a denial of service by crashing the kernel. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Since the affected reset functionality is not currently used, the practical risk is limited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Users should monitor official Linux kernel updates for a fix addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5gv9-wqv9-xfxq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-53301"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a4c33fe27e9c797195f4699
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:10:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:50 UTC
Views: 7
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