Memory Access Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's mac80211_hwsim for Wireless Networking
CVE-2023-53321

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53321?

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's mac80211_hwsim module that improperly handles shorter control frames, leading to potential memory access issues. This allows for the transmission of frames without the complete 3-address header, which can lead to accessing invalid memory if shorter frames are processed. To mitigate this risk, updates to ensure all control frames are validated before forwarding are necessary.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 05d610af3e71a782fa28a1351b687da982d208ee < 3beb97bed860d95b14ad23578ce8ddaea62023db

Linux 05d610af3e71a782fa28a1351b687da982d208ee < 672205c6f2d11978fcd7f0f336bb2c708e28874b

Linux 05d610af3e71a782fa28a1351b687da982d208ee

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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