Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: isp116x: 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/542a99cd6eadfb543bf190431c3fb520f3da0bbcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f12097467ea1ef57f29dd29c1d082e4752cef37Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a60b4902a626dda08a31d9cf89ccce11bef8dd33Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a95f62d5813facbec20ec087472eb313ee5fa8afPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53413?
CVE-2023-53413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: isp116x: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ...
How severe is CVE-2023-53413?
CVE-2023-53413 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-2023-53413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.