CVE-2023-53639
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Publication date: 2025-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-02-03

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to dev_dbg() in callback The warn is triggered on a known race condition, documented in the code above the test, that is correctly handled. Using WARN() hinders automated testing. Reducing severity.
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Published
2025-10-07
Last Modified
2026-02-03
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2023-53639
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Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Compliance Impact

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.

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