Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: gr_udc: 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/0933eca15f5223b5c2412080c8c3de8758465c78Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30f9ba2396a1130eef7f2d3ee7ee8037b7c25be9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73f4451368663ad28daa67980c6dd11d83b303ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be21a66e17ee0ab5f3513b6c86659e60cec5e981Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53405?
CVE-2023-53405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: gr_udc: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called ...
How severe is CVE-2023-53405?
CVE-2023-53405 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-2023-53405?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.