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CVE-2023-53302
wifi: iwl4965: Add missing check for create_singlethread_workqueue()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwl4965: 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-2023-53302 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 the kernel patch that adds a check for workqueue creation to prevent null pointer dereferences.
  • Patch the Linux kernel.
  • Update the affected system.
  • Reboot the system to apply changes.
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-2023-53302.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26e6775f75517ad6844fe5b79bc5f3fa8c22ee61
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f85c768bea2057e3299d19514da9e932c4f92d2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3185d6cfc59277a77bf311dce701b7e25193f66a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/874a85051cc8df8c5b928d8ff172b342cdc5424b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/878a7c8357764e08bc778bcb26127fc12a4b36b7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c002d2741400771171b68dde9af937a4dfa0d1b3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f15ef0ebcf56be1d4a3c9a7a80a1f1f82ab0eaad
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53302 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: iwl4965: 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/26e6775f75517ad6844fe5b79bc5f3fa8c22ee61
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f85c768bea2057e3299d19514da9e932c4f92d2
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3185d6cfc59277a77bf311dce701b7e25193f66a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/874a85051cc8df8c5b928d8ff172b342cdc5424b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/878a7c8357764e08bc778bcb26127fc12a4b36b7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c002d2741400771171b68dde9af937a4dfa0d1b3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f15ef0ebcf56be1d4a3c9a7a80a1f1f82ab0eaad
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