CVE-2023-53527
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Publication date: 2025-10-01
Last updated on: 2025-10-02
Assigner: kernel.org
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel's Thunderbolt driver. Specifically, memory allocated during a DisplayPort bandwidth request is not properly released after the request is handled, which causes the system to leak memory over time.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The memory leak can lead to increased memory usage on the affected system, potentially causing degraded performance or system instability if the leak accumulates over time.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Linux kernel to a version where the memory leak in tb_handle_dp_bandwidth_request() has been fixed. This will ensure that the memory allocated in tb_queue_dp_bandwidth_request() is properly released and prevent the leak.