SB2025100197 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel can usb driver



SB2025100197 - Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel can usb driver

Published: October 1, 2025 Updated: October 27, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025100197
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53523)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the gs_cmd_reset(), gs_usb_get_timestamp(), gs_usb_receive_bulk_callback(), gs_can_open() and gs_can_close() functions in drivers/net/can/usb/gs_usb.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.