How severe is CVE-2023-53397?

CVE-2023-53397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-53397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53397?

CVE-2023-53397 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53397?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-53397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29955.

When was CVE-2023-53397 published?

CVE-2023-53397 was published on 2025-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53397

CVE-2023-53397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-193.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29955
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2025-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53397?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.
How severe is CVE-2023-53397?: CVE-2023-53397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-53397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53397?: CVE-2023-53397 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29955.
When was CVE-2023-53397 published?: CVE-2023-53397 was published on 2025-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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