CVE-2023-53844
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/ttm: Don't leak a resource on swapout move error If moving the bo to system for swapout failed, we were leaking a resource. Fix.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-09
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53844
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60152
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel occurs in the drm/ttm component, where a resource leak happens if moving the buffer object (bo) to system memory for swapout fails. Essentially, when the system tries to move this resource and encounters an error, it does not properly release or clean up the resource, causing a leak.

Impact Analysis

The resource leak caused by this vulnerability can lead to inefficient use of system memory or resources, potentially degrading system performance or stability over time if the leak accumulates.

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