Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: snic: 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 | < 5.15.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3dec769caf337c55814fbf79ec8c91a3cce23bf3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a46d8bdaf03e8a4bb83f0c363326d9aa66cc122Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/995424f59ab52fb432b26ccb3abced63745ea041Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad0e4e2fab928477f74d742e6e77d79245d3d3e7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53414?
CVE-2023-53414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: snic: Fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ot...
How severe is CVE-2023-53414?
CVE-2023-53414 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-2023-53414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.