Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2023-53651

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: exc3000 - properly stop timer on shutdown We need to stop the timer on driver unbind or probe failures, otherwise we get UAF/Oops.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53651?
CVE-2023-53651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-10-07.
How severe is CVE-2023-53651?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.