Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: ULPI: 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 | < 6.1.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b8aa879e28df11e45855b04788050c61fb6b02aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f4d25eba599c4bd4b5ea8ae8752cda480a9d563Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dcbe69f4f743a938344b32e60531ea55355e0c08Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53410?
CVE-2023-53410 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: ULPI: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, oth...
How severe is CVE-2023-53410?
CVE-2023-53410 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-2023-53410?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.