Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers: base: component: 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/09709a49283f79184c998d6dafcc01590e4d654dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79ac2b01e033181e21cc84216ace1f4160eb8950Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8deb87b1e810dd558371e88ffd44339fbef27870Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf0fd01c7cc1061fb2cfda3e2044371642108e6cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53409?
CVE-2023-53409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drivers: base: component: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() ca...
How severe is CVE-2023-53409?
CVE-2023-53409 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-2023-53409?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.