Memory Leak Vulnerability in Samsung TTY of Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-53687

What is CVE-2023-53687?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the Samsung TTY implementation of the Linux kernel. This issue arises during the process of searching for the optimal clock when the function 's3c24xx_serial_getclk()' is executed. When a new better match is discovered, it is essential to free any previously allocated memory. Failure to do so will lead to memory leaks, potentially impacting system performance and stability. Developers should address this vulnerability to maintain efficient memory usage and system integrity.

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