CVE-2023-54195
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix timeout of a call that hasn't yet been granted a channel afs_make_call() calls rxrpc_kernel_begin_call() to begin a…
Overview
CVE-2023-54195 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
rxrpc: Fix timeout of a call that hasn't yet been granted a channel
afs_make_call() calls rxrpc_kernel_begin_call() to begin a call (which may
get stalled in the background waiting for a connection to become
available); it then calls rxrpc_kernel_set_max_life() to set the timeouts -
but that starts the call timer so the call timer might then expire before
we get a connection assigned - leading to the following oops if the call
stalled:
BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000000
...
CPU: 1 PID: 5111 Comm: krxrpcio/0 Not tainted 6.3.0-rc7-build3+ #701
RIP: 0010:rxrpc_alloc_txbuf+0xc0/0x157
...
Call Trace:
<TASK>
rxrpc_send_ACK+0x50/0x13b
rxrpc_input_call_event+0x16a/0x67d
rxrpc_io_thread+0x1b6/0x45f
? _raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore+0x1f/0x35
? rxrpc_input_packet+0x519/0x519
kthread+0xe7/0xef
? kthread_complete_and_exit+0x1b/0x1b
ret_from_fork+0x22/0x30
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-54195?
CVE-2023-54195 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2023-54195?
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-2023-54195?
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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