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CVE-2023-53657
ice: Don't tx before switchdev is fully configured
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Don't tx before switchdev is fully configured There is possibility that ice_eswitch_port_start_xmit might be called while some resources are still not allocated which might cause NULL pointer dereference. Fix this by checking if switchdev configuration was finished.

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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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Ensure switchdev configuration is complete before initiating transmission to prevent null pointer dereference.
  • Verify switchdev configuration is fully applied.
  • Apply kernel patches or updates.
  • Reboot the system if necessary.
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-2023-53657.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5760a72b3060150b587eff3e879648c7470efddd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63ff5a94649837d980e3b9ef535c793ec8cb0ca7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7aa529a69e92b9aff585e569d5003f7c15d8d60b
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  • 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: ice: Don't tx before switchdev is fully configured There is possibility that ice_eswitch_port_start_xmit might be called while some resources are still not allocated which might cause NULL pointer dereference. Fix this by checking if switchdev configuration was finished.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5760a72b3060150b587eff3e879648c7470efddd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63ff5a94649837d980e3b9ef535c793ec8cb0ca7
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7aa529a69e92b9aff585e569d5003f7c15d8d60b
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