Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers: base: dd: 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/36c893d3a759ae7c91ee7d4871ebfc7504f08c40Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a7a9efdb193d3c8a35821548a8e99612c358828Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f1e53f88e8babf293ec052b70aa9d2a3554360cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e47e2bf78812adbd73c45c941d3c51add30b58dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53390?
CVE-2023-53390 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers: base: dd: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on...
How severe is CVE-2023-53390?
CVE-2023-53390 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-2023-53390?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.