CVE-2023-53386: Bluetooth: Fix potential use-after-free when clear keys

Published Sep 18, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: Fix potential use-after-free when clear keys

Similar to commit c5d2b6fa26b5 ("Bluetooth: Fix use-after-free in hciremoveltk/hciremoveirk"). We can not access k after kfreercu() call.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.7<5.10.195
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.132
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.53
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.4.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<6.5.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System<=11.3.0.2-IF1

Event History

Sep 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53386?

CVE-2023-53386 has a high severity rating due to its potential for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53386?

To fix CVE-2023-53386, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version which includes the security fix for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-53386?

CVE-2023-53386 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that incorporate the Bluetooth functionality.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-53386?

The impact of CVE-2023-53386 includes possible remote code execution or system crashes due to improper memory handling.

5

Is CVE-2023-53386 being actively exploited?

As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2023-53386 in the wild.

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