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CVE-2023-53651:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-53651 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's exc3000 input driver, discovered and disclosed on October 7, 2025. The vulnerability affects various Linux kernel versions and is related to improper timer handling during shutdown operations (NVD, Ubuntu).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a failure to properly stop the timer on driver unbind or probe failures in the exc3000 input driver. This improper timer management can lead to Use-After-Free (UAF) conditions and system crashes (Oops) (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can result in system crashes through Use-After-Free conditions, potentially affecting system stability and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been resolved in the Linux kernel through patches that properly stop the timer on driver unbind or probe failures. Various Linux distributions have either patched their systems or marked certain versions as requiring updates (Ubuntu).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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