CVE-2023-53257: wifi: mac80211: check S1G action frame size
Published Sep 15, 2025
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
129 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.133
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.55
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.5
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System<=1.0.0.0- 1.0.8.4
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*
ubuntu/linux-gcp*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*
ubuntu/linux-hwe*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*
ubuntu/linux-oem*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1053.58~20.04.1
5.15.0-1053.58~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1056.64~20.04.1
5.15.0-1056.64~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1051.59~20.04.1
5.15.0-1051.59~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-94.104~20.04.1
5.15.0-94.104~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15<5.15.0-1046.49~20.04.1
5.15.0-1046.49~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1048.54~20.04.1
5.15.0-1048.54~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-94.104~20.04.1
5.15.0-94.104~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1022.22~20.04.1
5.15.0-1022.22~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1051.57~20.04.1
5.15.0-1051.57~20.04.1
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1049.53~20.04.2
5.15.0-1049.53~20.04.2
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-gke*
ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop*
ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-94.104
5.15.0-94.104
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1053.58
5.15.0-1053.58
ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1056.64
5.15.0-1056.64
ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1056.64.1
5.15.0-1056.64.1
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1051.59
5.15.0-1051.59
ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1050.55
5.15.0-1050.55
ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1036.42
5.15.0-1036.42
ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1046.49
5.15.0-1046.49
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1047.53
5.15.0-1047.53
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1050.55
5.15.0-1050.55
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-94.104
5.15.0-94.104
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1044.44
5.15.0-1044.44
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1022.22
5.15.0-1022.22
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx<5.15.0-1009.9
5.15.0-1009.9
ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1051.57
5.15.0-1051.57
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1046.49
5.15.0-1046.49
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.15.0-1027.31
5.15.0-1027.31
ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1035.37
5.15.0-1035.37
ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1046.48
5.15.0-1046.48
ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1054.60
5.15.0-1054.60
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.15.0-1053.58+fips1
5.15.0-1053.58+fips1
ubuntu/linux-fips<5.15.0-94.104+fips1
5.15.0-94.104+fips1
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.15.0-1055.63+fips2
5.15.0-1055.63+fips2
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-intel*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*
ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
Event History
Sep 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:46 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-53257?
CVE-2023-53257 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-53257?
To fix CVE-2023-53257, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What does CVE-2023-53257 affect?
CVE-2023-53257 affects the Linux kernel and specifically impacts the mac80211 subsystem regarding S1G action frame size.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2023-53257?
The impact of CVE-2023-53257 could potentially allow for improper handling of action frames, leading to possible denial of service.
5
When was CVE-2023-53257 disclosed?
CVE-2023-53257 was disclosed as part of a security update for the Linux kernel.