CVE-2023-53488
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Publication date: 2025-10-01

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: IB/hfi1: Fix possible panic during hotplug remove During hotplug remove it is possible that the update counters work might be pending, and may run after memory has been freed. Cancel the update counters work before freeing memory.
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Published
2025-10-01
Last Modified
2025-10-02
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2023-53488
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linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs in the Linux kernel's IB/hfi1 driver where during a hotplug remove operation, there is a risk that update counters work might still be pending and could execute after the associated memory has already been freed. This can cause a system panic. The fix involves canceling the update counters work before freeing the memory to prevent this issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can cause a system panic during hotplug remove operations in the Linux kernel, potentially leading to system crashes or instability.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for the IB/hfi1 hotplug remove panic issue. This fix cancels the update counters work before freeing memory to prevent possible kernel panic during hotplug remove operations.

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