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CVE-2023-53191
irqchip/alpine-msi: Fix refcount leak in alpine_msix_init_domains
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/alpine-msi: Fix refcount leak in alpine_msix_init_domains of_irq_find_parent() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, We should use of_node_put() on it when not needed anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 15, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 15, 2025, 3:22 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53191 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Fix a refcount leak in the Linux kernel's irqchip/alpine-msi component.
  • Apply the provided patch to the Linux kernel.
  • Recompile and install the patched kernel.
  • Update your system to the corrected kernel version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53191.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/071d068b89e95d1b078aa6bbcb9d0961b77d6aa1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fbf2cc39b62a4afe44f3d42ee3dcf8f012c1926
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65e30bd1310d90b794c377bf405394157854aa30
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e79ac4f70fd51243e1c6108d4b0baf16cfde99c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9aaf4efe1f02b2fef21a69fb3652f5ad12a5710
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6c66c46889752fa4962c6388516f7ab66a8d6a1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef04516f0c317ce80502c1d6b0d06235a87cd8f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef09f786df4b34b97557929287c4e5a83bbf09b
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53191 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/alpine-msi: Fix refcount leak in alpine_msix_init_domains of_irq_find_parent() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, We should use of_node_put() on it when not needed anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/071d068b89e95d1b078aa6bbcb9d0961b77d6aa1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fbf2cc39b62a4afe44f3d42ee3dcf8f012c1926
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65e30bd1310d90b794c377bf405394157854aa30
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e79ac4f70fd51243e1c6108d4b0baf16cfde99c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9aaf4efe1f02b2fef21a69fb3652f5ad12a5710
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6c66c46889752fa4962c6388516f7ab66a8d6a1
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef04516f0c317ce80502c1d6b0d06235a87cd8f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef09f786df4b34b97557929287c4e5a83bbf09b
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