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CVE-2023-53277
wifi: iwl3945: Add missing check for create_singlethread_workqueue
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwl3945: Add missing check for create_singlethread_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_singlethread_workqueue in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.

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Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53277 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 kernel updates to prevent NULL pointer dereference issues.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply relevant security patches.
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-2023-53277.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e07d6587c55015956862ef3b101fd45fa49fbc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1fdeb8b9f29dfd64805bb49475ac7566a3cb06cb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f80b3ff92514ebd227e5c55d3d1e480401b02b7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34f611204ae589bd5c494b10b41fb13436bd3c3f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ae2fc4de12686f3fe695824169c1272c9f798f7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/505c74c4c0b1c5bcaa98a93b3087c268156070f1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e594abc0424e4f8c2385f11aefeaadcfc507aa5
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53277 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwl3945: Add missing check for create_singlethread_workqueue Add the check for the return value of the create_singlethread_workqueue in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e07d6587c55015956862ef3b101fd45fa49fbc
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1fdeb8b9f29dfd64805bb49475ac7566a3cb06cb
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f80b3ff92514ebd227e5c55d3d1e480401b02b7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34f611204ae589bd5c494b10b41fb13436bd3c3f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ae2fc4de12686f3fe695824169c1272c9f798f7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/505c74c4c0b1c5bcaa98a93b3087c268156070f1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e594abc0424e4f8c2385f11aefeaadcfc507aa5
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