Improper Input Validation in Linux Kernel's mac80211 Wi-Fi Driver
CVE-2023-53257

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53257?

A vulnerability has been identified within the Wi-Fi driver interface of the Linux kernel involving improper input validation when handling S1G action frames. Specifically, the mac80211 subsystem fails to verify the frame's action code before checking its size. This oversight could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the unvalidated action frame, leading to undefined behavior or system instability. Appropriate checks need to be implemented to ensure the integrity and security of action frames processed by the Wi-Fi driver.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux f5a4c24e689f54e66201f04d343bdd2e8a1d7923

Linux f5a4c24e689f54e66201f04d343bdd2e8a1d7923 < 7ae7a1378a119780c8c17a6b5fc03011c3bb7029

Linux f5a4c24e689f54e66201f04d343bdd2e8a1d7923 < 5e030a2509be72b452b6f4a800786d43229414db

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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