Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: chipidea: 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/4322661af6d7a586a5798ab9aa443f49895b6943Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/610373dd354f3d393aa3bdcab59f55024c16b5e5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/972e0682f6e3ee6ecf002657df4aaa511d51dd6cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff35f3ea3baba5b81416ac02d005cfbf6dd182faPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53334?
CVE-2023-53334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: chipidea: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it,...
How severe is CVE-2023-53334?
CVE-2023-53334 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-2023-53334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.