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CVE-2023-53782

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dccp: Fix out of bounds access in DCCP error handler There was a previous attempt to fix an out-of-bounds access in the DCCP er…

Published Dec 9, 2025EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2023-53782 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

Technical description

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

dccp: Fix out of bounds access in DCCP error handler

There was a previous attempt to fix an out-of-bounds access in the DCCP

error handlers, but that fix assumed that the error handlers only want

to access the first 8 bytes of the DCCP header. Actually, they also look

at the DCCP sequence number, which is stored beyond 8 bytes, so an

explicit pskb_may_pull() is required.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53782?

CVE-2023-53782 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2023-53782?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53782?

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.

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