CVE-2023-53639
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Publication date: 2025-10-07
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: kernel.org
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the Linux kernel's ath6kl wifi driver, where a WARN() message is triggered due to a known race condition. The issue is that the WARN() call, which is used for debugging, hinders automated testing. The fix reduces the severity by changing WARN() to dev_dbg(), which is a less severe debug message, indicating the condition is handled correctly and not a critical error.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact is minimal because the race condition is known and correctly handled. The main issue was that the WARN() message could interfere with automated testing processes. By reducing the severity to a debug message, the fix prevents unnecessary test failures but does not affect system security or stability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability does not have an impact on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA, as it relates to a debug message in the Linux kernel wifi driver and does not involve data breaches, unauthorized access, or data protection issues.