CVE-2023-53639: wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to dev_dbg() in callback

Published Oct 7, 2025
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Updated

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

wifi: ath6kl: reduce WARN to devdbg() in callback

The warn is triggered on a known race condition, documented in the code above the test, that is correctly handled. Using WARN() hinders automated testing. Reducing severity.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=3.9<4.14.315
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.283
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.243
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.180
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.111
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.28
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.2.15
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.3.2

Event History

Oct 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:19 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53639?

CVE-2023-53639 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2023-53639?

CVE-2023-53639 involves a race condition in the Linux kernel's ath6kl driver that affects automated testing.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-53639?

Mitigation for CVE-2023-53639 involves updating the Linux kernel to a version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

4

Is CVE-2023-53639 exploitable?

CVE-2023-53639 is not directly exploitable but may affect the reliability of certain automated tests.

5

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-53639?

CVE-2023-53639 affects versions of the Linux kernel that include the ath6kl driver prior to the fix.

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