Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: lpc32xx_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/036ada6ca9eea926abc0b0ef550b10488d66d4d8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72c25eb9ae4993ccac4821354ff34eb1f32e4781Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a5fdd8660174a8056de57d1fdce3a7e9f77f60ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3965acaf3739fde9d74ad82979b46d37c6c208fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53418?
CVE-2023-53418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: gadget: lpc32xx_udc: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() ca...
How severe is CVE-2023-53418?
CVE-2023-53418 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-2023-53418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.