CVE-2023-53994 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ionic: remove WARN_ON to prevent panic_on_warn Remove unnecessary early code development check and the WARN_ON that it uses. The irq alloc and free paths have long been cleaned up and this check shouldn't have stuck around so long.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Ionic driver has been addressed by removing an unnecessary WARN_ON check. This check, which could lead to a panic_on_warn condition, was outdated and no longer needed. The IRQ allocation and deallocation processes had already been streamlined, making the original warning superfluous. The change prevents potential disruptions that could arise from the warning mechanism.
Users can apply the latest patches from the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available in the Linux kernel Git repository.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Dec 24, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1417dd787a5e55b410a00a28231b0dcb19172457 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c7276a6daf7e13a6dd30b0347b3f2c7df4d40bb | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/abfb2a58a5377ebab717d4362d6180f901b6e5c1 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/daeaad114cb163ec51bcf14326cb7fe37d368459 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc470466753ad0dd3a8c48aaefa05a992c119b9c | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8cc4fd99a325505e15c3da95d6de266efd3d9b5 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| Pensando Ionic | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Dec 24, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |
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