Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: time/debug: 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 | < 5.15.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/15cffd01ed80e3506e29ba9f441e2358413b7317Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b268d8abaec6cbd4bd70d062e769098d96670aaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b588b42d077ce93c98704b41003bcec6a564b738Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc39fbd865a9819db4b622f610ba17b2ebc294f4Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53403?
CVE-2023-53403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: time/debug: Fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ot...
How severe is CVE-2023-53403?
CVE-2023-53403 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-2023-53403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.