Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel USB Functionality
CVE-2023-53359

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

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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Affected Version(s)

Linux 9c174b57c98e78310a15cf9808cf417fa4a65d9b < 6683327b51a601daba32900072349dfa1d4e8fea

Linux 9c174b57c98e78310a15cf9808cf417fa4a65d9b

Linux 9c174b57c98e78310a15cf9808cf417fa4a65d9b

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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