CVE-2023-53279
misc: vmw_balloon: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: vmw_balloon: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup() When calling debugfs_lookup() the result must have dput() called on it, otherwise the memory will leak over time. To make things simpler, just call debugfs_lookup_and_remove() instead which handles all of the logic at once.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2025, 8:11 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2025, 8:11 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
Linux
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53279
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Replace debugfs_lookup() calls.
- Use debugfs_lookup_and_remove() instead.
- Ensure debugfs_lookup() results have dput() called.
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