CVE-2023-54053 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: pcie: fix possible NULL pointer dereference It is possible that iwl_pci_probe() will fail and free the trans, then afterwards iwl_pci_remove() will be called and crash by trying to access trans which is already freed, fix it. iwlwifi 0000:01:00.0: Detected crf-id 0xa5a5a5a2, cnv-id 0xa5a5a5a2 wfpm id 0xa5a5a5a2 iwlwifi 0000:01:00.0: Can't find a correct rfid for crf id 0x5a2 ... BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000028 ... RIP: 0010:iwl_pci_remove+0x12/0x30 [iwlwifi] pci_device_remove+0x3e/0xb0 device_release_driver_internal+0x103/0x1f0 driver_detach+0x4c/0x90 bus_remove_driver+0x5c/0xd0 driver_unregister+0x31/0x50 pci_unregister_driver+0x40/0x90 iwl_pci_unregister_driver+0x15/0x20 [iwlwifi] __exit_compat+0x9/0x98 [iwlwifi] __x64_sys_delete_module+0x147/0x260
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iwlwifi PCIe driver can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue arises when the iwl_pci_probe() function fails and frees the 'trans' variable. Subsequently, the iwl_pci_remove() function is called, attempting to access the already-freed 'trans', which causes a crash. The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel stable group, specifically within the wireless Intel iwlwifi PCIe driver.
Users can upgrade to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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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/0f9a1bcb94016d3a3c455a77b01f6bb06e15f6eb | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fc0d287c1e7dcb39a3b9bb0f8679cd68c2156c7 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7545f21eee1356ec98581125c4dba9c4c0cc7397 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b655b9a9f8467684cfa8906713d33b71ea8c8f54 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dcd23aa6cc0ded7950b60ce1badb80b84045c6c0 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6f2d16c77f936041b8ac495fceabded4ec6c83c | 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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| Intel iwlwifi | 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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