CVE-2023-53631
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Publication date: 2025-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-02-03

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: dell-sysman: Fix reference leak If a duplicate attribute is found using kset_find_obj(), a reference to that attribute is returned. This means that we need to dispose it accordingly. Use kobject_put() to dispose the duplicate attribute in such a case. Compile-tested only.
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Published
2025-10-07
Last Modified
2026-02-03
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53631
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Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 6.5 (inc) to 6.5.3 (inc)
dell-sysman * *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's platform/x86 dell-sysman component involves a reference leak. When a duplicate attribute is found using the function kset_find_obj(), a reference to that attribute is returned but not properly disposed of. The fix involves using kobject_put() to correctly dispose of the duplicate attribute reference, preventing the leak.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a reference leak in the kernel, which may cause increased memory usage or resource exhaustion over time. This could potentially degrade system performance or stability if the leak accumulates.

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