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CVE-2023-53639
wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to dev_dbg() in callback
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to dev_dbg() in callback The warn is triggered on a known race condition, documented in the code above the test, that is correctly handled. Using WARN() hinders automated testing. Reducing severity.

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Published Date :

Oct. 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 8, 2025, 7:38 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53639 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
Reduce kernel warning to debugging message to avoid hindering automated testing.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the resolved version.
  • Apply the patch that reduces the WARN to dev_dbg().
  • Ensure automated testing is not hindered.
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-2023-53639.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d1792c98351b7c8ebdc53d052918e77d1e512c3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1300517e371e4d0acdb0f1237477e1ed223c3a9a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/484d95c69fc1143f09e4c2e3b89019d68d190a92
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/644df7e865e76ab7a62c67c25cbbc093c944d0ef
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f93154d61b345acbc405c6dee16afb845eb298e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75c4a8154cb6c7239fb55d5550f481f6765fb83c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbec770521ebc455c9811a23222faf8911422d4a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7865f84adaf75cee1a4bbf79680329eca92b4e1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a429e6da37e32438a9adc250cc176a889c16a4
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53639 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

    Oct. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to dev_dbg() in callback The warn is triggered on a known race condition, documented in the code above the test, that is correctly handled. Using WARN() hinders automated testing. Reducing severity.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d1792c98351b7c8ebdc53d052918e77d1e512c3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1300517e371e4d0acdb0f1237477e1ed223c3a9a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/484d95c69fc1143f09e4c2e3b89019d68d190a92
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/644df7e865e76ab7a62c67c25cbbc093c944d0ef
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f93154d61b345acbc405c6dee16afb845eb298e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75c4a8154cb6c7239fb55d5550f481f6765fb83c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbec770521ebc455c9811a23222faf8911422d4a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7865f84adaf75cee1a4bbf79680329eca92b4e1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2a429e6da37e32438a9adc250cc176a889c16a4
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