Memory Leak Issue in Linux Kernel Affecting USB Handling
CVE-2023-53410

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53410?

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in how the Linux kernel handles USB devices. Specifically, the issue arises when using the debugfs_lookup() function without appropriately deallocating the memory with dput(), leading to gradual resource depletion over time. This situation can affect system performance and stability. Developers are advised to utilize debugfs_lookup_and_remove(), which combines the lookup and cleanup operations into a single call, thereby preventing memory leaks and ensuring efficient resource management.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux bd0a0a024f2a41e7cc8eadb9862f82c45884b69c

Linux bd0a0a024f2a41e7cc8eadb9862f82c45884b69c < 2b8aa879e28df11e45855b04788050c61fb6b02a

Linux bd0a0a024f2a41e7cc8eadb9862f82c45884b69c < 8f4d25eba599c4bd4b5ea8ae8752cda480a9d563

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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