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CVE-2023-53528
RDMA/rxe: Fix unsafe drain work queue code
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/rxe: Fix unsafe drain work queue code If create_qp does not fully succeed it is possible for qp cleanup code to attempt to drain the send or recv work queues before the queues have been created causing a seg fault. This patch checks to see if the queues exist before attempting to drain them.

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Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

Oct. 2, 2025, 7:11 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Ensure work queues exist before draining to prevent segmentation faults.
  • Check if work queues exist before draining.
  • Apply the provided patch to the Linux kernel.
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-2023-53528.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5993b75d0bc71cd2b441d174b028fc36180f032c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d366642b3099bd322375f5b71ba84ab1d586cd6d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da572f6313aeead1f79e0810666bd8d8ffc794d4
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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: RDMA/rxe: Fix unsafe drain work queue code If create_qp does not fully succeed it is possible for qp cleanup code to attempt to drain the send or recv work queues before the queues have been created causing a seg fault. This patch checks to see if the queues exist before attempting to drain them.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5993b75d0bc71cd2b441d174b028fc36180f032c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d366642b3099bd322375f5b71ba84ab1d586cd6d
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da572f6313aeead1f79e0810666bd8d8ffc794d4
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