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CVE-2023-53257
wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size Before checking the action code, check that it even exists in the frame.

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Published Date :

Sept. 15, 2025, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 15, 2025, 3:22 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53257 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Apply Linux kernel updates to address the S1G action frame size vulnerability.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the relevant security patches.
  • Reboot the system after updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53257.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19e4a47ee74718a22e963e8a647c8c3bfe8bb05c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e030a2509be72b452b6f4a800786d43229414db
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ae7a1378a119780c8c17a6b5fc03011c3bb7029
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fedd9377dd9c71a950d432fbe1628eebfbed70a1
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size Before checking the action code, check that it even exists in the frame.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19e4a47ee74718a22e963e8a647c8c3bfe8bb05c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e030a2509be72b452b6f4a800786d43229414db
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ae7a1378a119780c8c17a6b5fc03011c3bb7029
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fedd9377dd9c71a950d432fbe1628eebfbed70a1
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