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CVE-2023-53992

11
FAUCET Score

CVE-2023-53992 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's cfg80211 Wi-Fi subsystem, specifically concerning its OCB (Outside Context of a BSS) functionality. The issue arises when the system attempts to leave an OCB state even if it was never properly joined, leading to confusing behavior. While no specific products are listed, it affects systems running vulnerable Linux kernel versions. The severity appears low; no CVSS score is provided, and its EPSS score is very low, indicating a minimal likelihood of exploitation. The FAUCET Risk Score is also low at 7/100, suggesting limited attack vector, complexity, or significant impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no exploit intelligence (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Furthermore, there is no community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE, indicating a lack of public attention or known exploitation.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
LinuxLinux
3.19CNA affecteddefault affected
LinuxLinux
>= 6e0bd6c35b021dc73a81ebd1ef79761233c48b50, < 94332210902967b7d63294b43428c8ed075b20e6, >= 6e0bd6c35b021dc73a81ebd1ef79761233c48b50, < abc76cf552e13cfa88a204b362a86b0e08e95228, >= 6e0bd6c35b021dc73a81ebd1ef79761233c48b50, < d7b0fe3487d203c04ee1bda91a63bd4dd398c350CNA affecteddefault unaffected

CVSS Data

CVSS data has not been published for this CVE.

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
0.17%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
7.0%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-27
Model: v2026.06.15

Social Chatter

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

Remediation

Vendor Patches (6)

redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Fixed in: kernel
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Fixed in: kernel-rt
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8Fixed in: kernel
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8Fixed in: kernel-rt
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9Fixed in: kernel
redhatvendor investigatingvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9Fixed in: kernel-rt

Vendor Advisories (1)

redhatCVE-2023-53992Low

kernel: wifi: cfg80211: ocb: don't leave if not joined

Dec 24, 2025

References

git.kernel.org / stable/c/94332210902967b7d63294b43428c8ed075b20e6
git.kernel.org / stable/c/abc76cf552e13cfa88a204b362a86b0e08e95228
git.kernel.org / stable/c/d7b0fe3487d203c04ee1bda91a63bd4dd398c350