CVE-2023-53993
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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel PCI/DOE with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS

Publication date: 2025-12-24

Last updated on: 2025-12-24

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/DOE: Fix memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y After a pci_doe_task completes, its work_struct needs to be destroyed to avoid a memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y.
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Published
2025-12-24
Last Modified
2025-12-24
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53993
EUVD
EUVD-2025-205160
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linux linux_kernel *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel related to the pci_doe_task. When CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS is enabled, the work_struct associated with pci_doe_task is not properly destroyed after the task completes, leading to a memory leak.

Impact Analysis

The memory leak can cause increased memory usage over time, potentially leading to degraded system performance or instability if the leak accumulates significantly.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to a version where the pci_doe_task memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y is fixed. Applying the latest kernel patches or updates from your distribution that address this issue is recommended.

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