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CVE-2023-53992

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

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.3

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 · 3.3
CVSS: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