CVE-2023-53562
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Publication date: 2025-10-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-21

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm: fix vram leak on bind errors Make sure to release the VRAM buffer also in a case a subcomponent fails to bind. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/525094/
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Published
2025-10-04
Last Modified
2026-03-21
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53562
EUVD
EUVD-2025-32295
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 12 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.2.16 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel 5.11
linux linux_kernel From 6.3 (inc) to 6.3.3 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.19.169 (inc) to 4.20 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.10.9 (inc) to 5.11 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.11.1 (inc) to 6.1.29 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.4.91 (inc) to 5.5 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a VRAM (video RAM) leak in the Linux kernel's drm/msm driver. It occurs when a subcomponent fails to bind, and the VRAM buffer is not properly released, leading to a resource leak.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause a VRAM leak, which may lead to increased memory usage and potentially degrade system performance or stability over time if the leaked resources are not freed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch that fixes the VRAM leak on bind errors in the drm/msm component of the Linux kernel. This patch ensures that the VRAM buffer is released properly even if a subcomponent fails to bind. Refer to the patch at https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/525094/ for details and update your kernel accordingly.

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