Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: isp1362: 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/9d537c35e48feba9d450acca0ff14a55ce1ec450Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0a8195a84a725ca7936c213b5e056d2a3ab2a94Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c26e682afc14caa87d44beed271eec8991e93c65Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb284bee1e213c94be9131d1aca7c16bd6ba259dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53416?
CVE-2023-53416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: isp1362: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ...
How severe is CVE-2023-53416?
CVE-2023-53416 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-2023-53416?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.