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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53230
smb: client: fix warning in cifs_smb3_do_mount()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: client: fix warning in cifs_smb3_do_mount() This fixes the following warning reported by kernel test robot fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c:982 cifs_smb3_do_mount() warn: possible memory leak of 'cifs_sb'

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

Dec. 4, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53230 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
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Fix possible memory leak in the Linux kernel's SMB client.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the provided patch for smb3_do_mount.
  • Recompile the kernel if using an older 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-2023-53230.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12c30f33cc6769bf411088a2872843c4f9ea32f9 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/945f4a7aff84fde1f825d17a5050880345da3228 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9850867042674361f455ea8901375cff5b800be5 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb79f8dfba343667f9a82a252743f4e8f67ce420 Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53230 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-401
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.47 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.4.12 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.15.128
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12c30f33cc6769bf411088a2872843c4f9ea32f9 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/945f4a7aff84fde1f825d17a5050880345da3228 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9850867042674361f455ea8901375cff5b800be5 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb79f8dfba343667f9a82a252743f4e8f67ce420 Types: Patch
  • 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: smb: client: fix warning in cifs_smb3_do_mount() This fixes the following warning reported by kernel test robot fs/smb/client/cifsfs.c:982 cifs_smb3_do_mount() warn: possible memory leak of 'cifs_sb'
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12c30f33cc6769bf411088a2872843c4f9ea32f9
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/945f4a7aff84fde1f825d17a5050880345da3228
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9850867042674361f455ea8901375cff5b800be5
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb79f8dfba343667f9a82a252743f4e8f67ce420
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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