Memory Management Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Various Distros
CVE-2023-53353

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53353?

A memory management vulnerability in the Linux kernel arises from improper handling of the memory manager IDR during file descriptor release. This issue can lead to memory leaks, as the IDR is destroyed while user contexts and memory buffers may still be active. To mitigate this risk, the IDR destruction process has been adjusted, ensuring it occurs only after all user contexts are released and memory buffers are no longer in use. This change enhances the stability and reliability of memory management within the kernel.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 0feaf86d4e69507ab9b2af7dcc63a6886352d5db < 840de329ca99cafd0cdde9c6ac160b1330942aba

Linux 0feaf86d4e69507ab9b2af7dcc63a6886352d5db < 2e8e9a895c4589f124a37fc84d123b5114406e94

Linux 5.1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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