CVE-2023-54005
Memory Leak in Linux Kernel Binder Component Fixed
Publication date: 2025-12-24
Last updated on: 2025-12-24
Assigner: kernel.org
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel's binder subsystem. Specifically, in the binder_init() function, the destruction function binder_alloc_shrinker_init() is not called on an error path, causing memory to not be freed properly. The fix introduces a new function binder_alloc_shrinker_exit() that is called on the error path to prevent the memory leak.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This memory leak can cause increased memory usage over time, potentially leading to degraded system performance or system instability if the leaked memory accumulates significantly.