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CVE-2023-54235

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/DOE: Fix destroy_work_on_stack() race The following debug object splat was observed in testing: ODEBUG: free active (act…

Published Dec 30, 2025EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2023-54235 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.

Technical description

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

PCI/DOE: Fix destroy_work_on_stack() race

The following debug object splat was observed in testing:

ODEBUG: free active (active state 0) object: 0000000097d23782 object type: work_struct hint: doe_statemachine_work+0x0/0x510

WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 71 at lib/debugobjects.c:514 debug_print_object+0x7d/0xb0

...

Workqueue: pci 0000:36:00.0 DOE [1 doe_statemachine_work

RIP: 0010:debug_print_object+0x7d/0xb0

...

Call Trace:

? debug_print_object+0x7d/0xb0

? __pfx_doe_statemachine_work+0x10/0x10

debug_object_free.part.0+0x11b/0x150

doe_statemachine_work+0x45e/0x510

process_one_work+0x1d4/0x3c0

This occurs because destroy_work_on_stack() was called after signaling

the completion in the calling thread. This creates a race between

destroy_work_on_stack() and the task->work struct going out of scope in

pci_doe().

Signal the work complete after destroying the work struct. This is safe

because signa

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-2023-54235?

CVE-2023-54235 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2023-54235?

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-2023-54235?

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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