CVE-2023-53257
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-12-03

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size Before checking the action code, check that it even exists in the frame.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2025-12-03
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2026-05-07
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2025-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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CVE-2023-53257
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Showing 3 associated CPEs
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linux linux_kernel to 5.15.133 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.16 (inc) to 6.1.55 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.5.5 (exc)
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's wifi mac80211 component involves not properly checking if the S1G action frame size exists before verifying the action code. This means the code could attempt to access or process data that isn't present, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or errors.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The impact could include potential crashes, denial of service, or other unintended behavior in the wifi subsystem of the Linux kernel due to improper frame size checks. However, specific impacts are not detailed in the provided information.


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