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CVE-2023-53467
wifi: rtw89: fix potential leak in rtw89_append_probe_req_ie()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw89: fix potential leak in rtw89_append_probe_req_ie() Do `kfree_skb(new)` before `goto out` to prevent potential leak.

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Published Date :

Oct. 1, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 1, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

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No affected product recoded yet

: Total Affected Vendor : 0 | Products : 0
Solution
Apply kernel patches to fix potential memory leaks in the rtw89 Wi-Fi driver.
  • Apply the latest Linux kernel patches.
  • Update the rtw89 Wi-Fi driver.
  • Ensure 'kfree_skb' is called before 'goto out'.
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-2023-53467.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e336d6bab68973084a18c1e4bd78cd0bbbdcacd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a0e218cc9c42d1903ade8b5a371dcf48cf918c5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a10b6d73123bd480751d916575835abb615072fd
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 01, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw89: fix potential leak in rtw89_append_probe_req_ie() Do `kfree_skb(new)` before `goto out` to prevent potential leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e336d6bab68973084a18c1e4bd78cd0bbbdcacd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a0e218cc9c42d1903ade8b5a371dcf48cf918c5
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a10b6d73123bd480751d916575835abb615072fd
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