Linux Kernel Wi-Fi Driver Vulnerability Research by Intel
CVE-2023-53277

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53277?

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's iwl3945 Wi-Fi driver, where a missing return value check for the create_singlethread_workqueue function can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. By not implementing this crucial validation, the driver becomes susceptible to unexpected behaviors or crashes, potentially disrupting system stability and performance. Implementing proper error handling in this function is essential for ensuring reliable operation of the Wi-Fi functionality within systems utilizing the affected kernel versions.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux b481de9ca074528fe8c429604e2777db8b89806a < 3ae2fc4de12686f3fe695824169c1272c9f798f7

Linux b481de9ca074528fe8c429604e2777db8b89806a < 7e594abc0424e4f8c2385f11aefeaadcfc507aa5

Linux b481de9ca074528fe8c429604e2777db8b89806a < 2f80b3ff92514ebd227e5c55d3d1e480401b02b7

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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