CVE-2023-53992
kernel: wifi: cfg80211: ocb: don't leave if not joined
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · December 24, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's cfg80211 wireless subsystem. When handling OCB (Outside the Context of a BSS) mode, the kernel may attempt to leave an OCB network even when not joined, which could cause driver confusion or unexpected behavior. This is a logic error in state management.
Statement
This is a minor logic fix in the WiFi cfg80211 subsystem for OCB mode, which is used in vehicular networking (802.11p/DSRC). The issue does not cause a crash but could lead to confusing driver behavior. Most systems do not use OCB mode, significantly limiting the impact.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-841 · Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow