CVE-2023-53605
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Publication date: 2025-10-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-23

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm: amd: display: Fix memory leakage This commit fixes memory leakage in dc_construct_ctx() function.
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Published
2025-10-04
Last Modified
2026-03-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-04
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2026-06-14
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CVE-2023-53605
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 5.15.99 (inc)
amd linux_kernel *
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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 memory leakage issue in the Linux kernel's AMD display driver, specifically in the dc_construct_ctx() function. It causes the system to improperly manage memory, leading to wasted resources.

Impact Analysis

The memory leakage can lead to increased memory usage over time, potentially causing system performance degradation or instability if the leaked memory accumulates significantly.

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