CVE-2023-53257

7.1 HIGH 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size Before checking the action code, check that it even exists in the frame.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2025-09-15 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-08-04 10:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2025-09-15 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-08-04 10:19 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.15.133
Linux Kernel < 6.1.55
Linux Kernel < 6.5.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.1

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record