Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix possible refcount leak in smb2_open() Reference count of acls will leak when memory allocation fails. Fix this by adding the missing posix_acl_release().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.105 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2624b445544ffc1472ccabfb6ec867c199d4c95cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/303f8e58cc3ace744801dcdcabfc06ffc72ed62dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a22c49a05e5e7aa2c414fbc42c49c4c01a5c9a78Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c33344b7972225b232966f95d31f6312dcc6273dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53061?
CVE-2023-53061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ksmbd: fix possible refcount leak in smb2_open() Reference count of acls will leak when memory allocation fails. Fix this by addin...
How severe is CVE-2023-53061?
CVE-2023-53061 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53061?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.