Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Debugfs Operations
CVE-2023-53403

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53403?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel related to the debugfs_lookup() function. Failing to invoke dput() on the result of this function can lead to gradual memory consumption over time. To mitigate this issue easily, developers are advised to use debugfs_lookup_and_remove(), which integrates the necessary logic to prevent memory leaks. Proper handling of these functions is crucial for maintaining system stability and performance.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 44511ab344c755d1f216bf421e92fbc2777e87fe

Linux 44511ab344c755d1f216bf421e92fbc2777e87fe < 15cffd01ed80e3506e29ba9f441e2358413b7317

Linux 44511ab344c755d1f216bf421e92fbc2777e87fe

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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