Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: 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/30374434edab20e25776f8ecb4bc9d1e54309487Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6683327b51a601daba32900072349dfa1d4e8feaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c68ece7baf2aa9783b8244482c03010d477d4a93Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc00340fb1226a2a3a5cf15473ac417da3c952f1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53359?
CVE-2023-53359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise...
How severe is CVE-2023-53359?
CVE-2023-53359 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-2023-53359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.