CVE-2023-53527
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Publication date: 2025-10-01

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Fix memory leak in tb_handle_dp_bandwidth_request() The memory allocated in tb_queue_dp_bandwidth_request() needs to be released once the request is handled to avoid leaking it.
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Published
2025-10-01
Last Modified
2025-10-02
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53527
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Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc)
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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