CVE-2023-53385
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Publication date: 2025-09-18
Last updated on: 2025-12-11
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: mdp3: Fix resource leaks in of_find_device_by_node
Use put_device to release the object get through of_find_device_by_node,
avoiding resource leaks.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 6.1 (inc) to 6.1.55 (exc) |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 6.2 (inc) to 6.5.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-401 | The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, making the memory unavailable for reallocation and reuse. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media subsystem (mdp3) involves resource leaks caused by not properly releasing objects obtained through the function of_find_device_by_node. The fix involves using put_device to release these objects, thereby preventing resource leaks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Resource leaks can lead to increased memory usage and potentially degrade system performance or stability over time. If exploited or left unaddressed, it could cause the affected system to run out of resources, leading to crashes or degraded functionality.
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