Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: vmw_balloon: 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/209cdbd07cfaa4b7385bad4eeb47e5ec1887d33dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b94b39bf3d545671f210a2257d18e33c8b874699Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1c545e44c1ec08bef0c0c14e632eec516431e9cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7651fa88b17c2d7af949981a2423179db5e9453Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53279?
CVE-2023-53279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: vmw_balloon: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on...
How severe is CVE-2023-53279?
CVE-2023-53279 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-2023-53279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.