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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53442
ice: Block switchdev mode when ADQ is active and vice versa
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Block switchdev mode when ADQ is active and vice versa ADQ and switchdev are not supported simultaneously. Enabling both at the same time can result in nullptr dereference. To prevent this, check if ADQ is active when changing devlink mode to switchdev mode, and check if switchdev is active when enabling ADQ.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 18, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 14, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Prevent simultaneous use of ADQ and switchdev by checking their active states.
  • Check ADQ status before enabling switchdev.
  • Check switchdev status before enabling ADQ.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53442.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c82d1b736ce85e77fd4da05eca6f1f4a52a2bc3 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24f0d69da35d812b3a1104918014a29627140cb1 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43d00e102d9ecbe2635d7e3f2e14d2e90183d6af Patch
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53442 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-476
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-476
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.47 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.4.12
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c82d1b736ce85e77fd4da05eca6f1f4a52a2bc3 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24f0d69da35d812b3a1104918014a29627140cb1 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43d00e102d9ecbe2635d7e3f2e14d2e90183d6af Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 18, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ice: Block switchdev mode when ADQ is active and vice versa ADQ and switchdev are not supported simultaneously. Enabling both at the same time can result in nullptr dereference. To prevent this, check if ADQ is active when changing devlink mode to switchdev mode, and check if switchdev is active when enabling ADQ.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c82d1b736ce85e77fd4da05eca6f1f4a52a2bc3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24f0d69da35d812b3a1104918014a29627140cb1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43d00e102d9ecbe2635d7e3f2e14d2e90183d6af
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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