Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel USB Functionality

CVE-2023-53359

What is CVE-2023-53359?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the USB handling functionality of the Linux kernel, specifically within the debugfs_lookup() function. If not properly managed, this can lead to increased memory consumption over time as resources are not released correctly. To prevent this issue, it is advisable to use the debugfs_lookup_and_remove() function, which adequately handles resource management and mitigates the risk of memory leaks.

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