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CVE-2023-53540

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 0.14%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2025-10-04 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2023-53540
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.14%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: reject auth/assoc to AP with our address If the AP uses our own address as its MLD address or BSSID, then clearly something's wrong. Reject such connections so we don't try and fail later.

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