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CVE-2023-53039

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: intel-ish-hid: ipc: Fix potential use-after-free in work function When a reset notify IPC message is received, the ISR sch…

Published May 2, 2025CWE-416EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2023-53039 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

HID: intel-ish-hid: ipc: Fix potential use-after-free in work function

When a reset notify IPC message is received, the ISR schedules a work

function and passes the ISHTP device to it via a global pointer

ishtp_dev. If ish_probe() fails, the devm-managed device resources

including ishtp_dev are freed, but the work is not cancelled, causing a

use-after-free when the work function tries to access ishtp_dev. Use

devm_work_autocancel() instead, so that the work is automatically

cancelled if probe fails.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/0a594cb490ca6232671fc09e2dc1a0fc7ccbb0b5Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/8ae2f2b0a28416ed2f6d8478ac8b9f7862f36785Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/8c1d378b8c224fd50247625255f09fc01dcc5836Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/d3ce3afd9f791dd1b7daedfcf8c396b60af5dec0

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53039?

CVE-2023-53039 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53039?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53039?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-53039?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-53039 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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