CVE-2023-53568
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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: s390/zcrypt: don't leak memory if dev_set_name() fails When dev_set_name() fails, zcdn_create() doesn't free the newly allocated resources. Do it.
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Published
2025-10-04
Last Modified
2026-03-21
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2023-53568
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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 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 occurs in the Linux kernel's s390/zcrypt component. When the function dev_set_name() fails, the function zcdn_create() does not free the newly allocated resources, leading to a memory leak. The fix ensures that these resources are properly freed if dev_set_name() fails.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause memory leaks in the Linux kernel when dev_set_name() fails in the s390/zcrypt component. Over time, this could lead to increased memory usage and potentially degrade system performance or stability.

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