Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: fotg210: 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/4a71b15744b8f286718722f80b663c06ed909d8aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55c2ffc534928f4732199617e3b746d79a57898fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b4040f452037a7e95472577891d57c6b18c89c5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d2d3bef6d700eb4261fb6761de2c95a9e3c0ac8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53404?
CVE-2023-53404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: fotg210: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ...
How severe is CVE-2023-53404?
CVE-2023-53404 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-2023-53404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.