Resource Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Media Subsystem
CVE-2023-53385

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53385?

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel pertains to the media subsystem, specifically addressing resource leaks that could occur when utilizing the function of_find_device_by_node. The fix implements proper resource management by using put_device to ensure that objects retrieved through of_find_device_by_node are adequately released. This enhancement strengthens resource handling within the kernel, preventing potential issues caused by leaking resources.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 61890ccaefaff89f5babd2c8412fd222c3f5fe38 < 8ba9d91c8f21f070af2049f114c206a8f2d5c71e

Linux 61890ccaefaff89f5babd2c8412fd222c3f5fe38

Linux 61890ccaefaff89f5babd2c8412fd222c3f5fe38 < 35ca8ce495366909b4c2e701d1356570dd40c4e2

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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