CVE-2023-53488
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: IB/hfi1: Fix possible panic during hotplug remove During hotplug remove it is possible that the update counters work might be pending, and may run after memory has been freed. Cancel the update counters work before freeing memory.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Published
2025-10-01 12:15:51.797000
Last modified
2026-11-05 21:17:22.863000
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