Linux Kernel: SCSI Enclosure Management Issue with Non-Functional Components
CVE-2023-53431

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53431?

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel was identified where the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver incorrectly attempted to manage an enclosure with no components. This situation led to unnecessary driver attachment failures and potential system errors. The resolution ensures that such enclosures are not attached, thus preventing software exceptions and improving overall system stability.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 9927c68864e9c39cc317b4f559309ba29e642168 < 4e7c498c3713b09bef20c76c7319555637e8bbd5

Linux 9927c68864e9c39cc317b4f559309ba29e642168 < 110d425cdfb15006f3c4fde5264e786a247b6b36

Linux 9927c68864e9c39cc317b4f559309ba29e642168 < 176d7345b89ced72020a313bfa4e7f345d1c3aed

References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e7c498c3713b09bef20c76c7...
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/110d425cdfb15006f3c4fde52...
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/176d7345b89ced72020a313bf...

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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