CVE-2023-53588
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Publication date: 2025-10-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check for station first in client probe When probing a client, first check if we have it, and then check for the channel context, otherwise you can trigger the warning there easily by probing when the AP isn't even started yet. Since a client existing means the AP is also operating, we can then keep the warning. Also simplify the moved code a bit.
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Published
2025-10-04
Last Modified
2026-03-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2023-53588
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.5.5 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 3.8 (inc) to 6.1.55 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's wifi mac80211 component involves improper checking when probing a client. The fix ensures that the system first checks if the client (station) exists before checking the channel context. Without this check, probing a client when the access point (AP) is not started can trigger warnings and potentially unstable behavior.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause warnings or unstable behavior in the wifi subsystem when probing clients before the access point is fully started. This could potentially affect network stability or reliability in environments using the affected Linux kernel wifi component.

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