Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: sl811: 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/04fdfec7b0286972cb5457ef958c92585447a39fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54166af8941d0cf46b65cfa2fbce76e38d82fadfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb4d5eefb67095d7c3b70b08498b23b7f2895f76Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1523c4dbc54e164638ff8729d511cf91e27be04Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53417?
CVE-2023-53417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: sl811: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, ot...
How severe is CVE-2023-53417?
CVE-2023-53417 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-2023-53417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.