CVE-2023-53170
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Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2025-12-03
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: dsa: Removed unneeded of_node_put in felix_parse_ports_node
Remove unnecessary of_node_put from the continue path to prevent
child node from being released twice, which could avoid resource
leak or other unexpected issues.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 6.3 (inc) to 6.4.5 (exc) |
| linux | linux_kernel | 6.5 |
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Exploitability
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-NVD-CWE-Other |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the Linux kernel's net subsystem, specifically the dsa component. It was caused by an unnecessary call to of_node_put in the felix_parse_ports_node function, which could lead to a child node being released twice. This improper handling could cause resource leaks or other unexpected issues.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could lead to resource leaks or other unexpected issues in the Linux kernel's network subsystem. This might affect system stability or performance, potentially causing crashes or degraded operation.
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