CVE-2023-54254
Resource Leak in Linux Kernel DRM/TTM on Eviction Error
Publication date: 2025-12-30
Last updated on: 2025-12-30
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 in the Linux kernel's drm/ttm component involves leaking a resource when an eviction error occurs, except for the specific error -EMULTIHOP. The issue was that on eviction errors other than -EMULTIHOP, a resource was not properly released, leading to a resource leak. The fix prevents this resource leak by handling eviction errors correctly.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to resource leaks in the Linux kernel's drm/ttm subsystem during eviction errors. This could potentially cause increased memory or resource consumption, leading to degraded system performance or stability issues over time.