Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: bcm63xx_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/31de0b70ae5661a407e9d578bbc41de2d83ac25dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a91c99b1fe5c6f7e52fb932ad9e57ec7cfe913ecPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0a2663ecbe8f65cd3bab2b34dd90156ceb0dbb8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f30c7046dfa2748520a8045bb43ed2fbca0373b5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53412?
CVE-2023-53412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: bcm63xx_udc: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() ca...
How severe is CVE-2023-53412?
CVE-2023-53412 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-2023-53412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.