Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel by Linux Foundation
CVE-2023-53409

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53409?

The Linux kernel has been updated to fix a memory leak issue related to the debugfs_lookup() function. Without proper handling through dput(), memory allocations can accumulate over time, leading to increased memory usage. To address this, users are advised to utilize debugfs_lookup_and_remove(), which automatically manages memory lifecycle appropriately. It is crucial for administrators and developers to ensure they are using the latest version of the Linux kernel to prevent potential memory-related issues.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux c654cea59dbc352fceafddd44893f3523fdcc08e < 09709a49283f79184c998d6dafcc01590e4d654d

Linux c654cea59dbc352fceafddd44893f3523fdcc08e < 79ac2b01e033181e21cc84216ace1f4160eb8950

Linux c654cea59dbc352fceafddd44893f3523fdcc08e

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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