CVE-2023-53638 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeon_ep: cancel queued works in probe error path If it fails to get the devices's MAC address, octep_probe exits while leaving the delayed work intr_poll_task queued. When the work later runs, it's a use after free. Move the cancelation of intr_poll_task from octep_remove into octep_device_cleanup. This does not change anything in the octep_remove flow, but octep_device_cleanup is called also in the octep_probe error path, where the cancelation is needed. Note that the cancelation of ctrl_mbox_task has to follow intr_poll_task's, because the ctrl_mbox_task may be queued by intr_poll_task.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel Octeon EP driver. This issue arises when the `octep_probe` function fails to retrieve the device's MAC address, causing it to exit while leaving the delayed work `intr_poll_task` queued. When this queued work eventually executes, it leads to a use-after-free condition. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for upgrading the Linux kernel can be found in the official Linux documentation.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62312e2f6466b5f0a120542a38b410d88a34ed00 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/758c91078165ae641b698750a72eafe7968b3756 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.4, < 6.4.12 6.5 rc1 6.5 rc2 6.5 rc3 6.5 rc4 6.5 rc5 6.5 rc6 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 7, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |