CVE-2023-53588: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check for station first in client probe When probing a client, first check if we have it, and then check for the channel context, otherwise you can trigger the warning there easily by probing when the AP isn't even started yet. Since a client existing means the AP is also operating, we can then keep the warning. Also simplify the moved code a bit.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.8 — 6.1.55
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.5.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67dfa589aa8806c7959cbca2f4613b8d41c75a06 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7dce2deb0b03aaf46c87ceedea81ef4153e26c40 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e1cda5cf07f848e6b50b4e5e7761ffbce905a3d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53588? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check for station first in client probe When probing a client, first check if we have it, and then check for the channel context, otherwise you can trigger the warning there easily by probing when the AP isn't even started yet. Since a client existing means the AP is also operating, we can then keep the warning. Also simplify the moved code a bit. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53588? +

CVE-2023-53588 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53588? +

CVE-2023-53588 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53588? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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