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CVE-2023-54114

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: nsh: Use correct mac_offset to unwind gso skb in nsh_gso_segment() As the call trace shows, skb_panic was caused by wrong…

Published Dec 24, 2025EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2023-54114 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2025.

Technical description

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

net: nsh: Use correct mac_offset to unwind gso skb in nsh_gso_segment()

As the call trace shows, skb_panic was caused by wrong skb->mac_header

in nsh_gso_segment():

invalid opcode: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP KASAN PTI

CPU: 3 PID: 2737 Comm: syz Not tainted 6.3.0-next-20230505 #1

RIP: 0010:skb_panic+0xda/0xe0

call Trace:

skb_push+0x91/0xa0

nsh_gso_segment+0x4f3/0x570

skb_mac_gso_segment+0x19e/0x270

__skb_gso_segment+0x1e8/0x3c0

validate_xmit_skb+0x452/0x890

validate_xmit_skb_list+0x99/0xd0

sch_direct_xmit+0x294/0x7c0

__dev_queue_xmit+0x16f0/0x1d70

packet_xmit+0x185/0x210

packet_snd+0xc15/0x1170

packet_sendmsg+0x7b/0xa0

sock_sendmsg+0x14f/0x160

The root cause is:

nsh_gso_segment() use skb->network_header - nhoff to reset mac_header

in skb_gso_error_unwind() if inner-layer protocol gso fails.

However, skb->network_header may be reset by inner-layer protocol

gso function e.g. mpls_gso_segment. skb->mac_header re

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-2023-54114?

CVE-2023-54114 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2023-54114?

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-2023-54114?

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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