Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: uhci: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise the memory will leak over time. To make things simpler, just call debugfs_lookup_and_remove() instead which handles all of the logic at once.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.100 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a3f82c79c86278e7f144564b1cb6cc5c3657144Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9cb88847b8b86f132309030022a23dca895b6f61Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6af1dbc99ad37bf67c8703982df4d7f12d256c1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e529aeb771aef1402c899b6b405610ef444d5d88Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53197?
CVE-2023-53197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: uhci: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, oth...
How severe is CVE-2023-53197?
CVE-2023-53197 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-2023-53197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.