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CVE-2023-53290
samples/bpf: Fix fout leak in hbm's run_bpf_prog
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: samples/bpf: Fix fout leak in hbm's run_bpf_prog Fix fout being fopen'ed but then not subsequently fclose'd. In the affected branch, fout is otherwise going out of scope.

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Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53290 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 resource leak by closing file pointers after use.
  • Ensure file pointers are properly closed.
  • Review resource management in BPF program execution.
  • Apply the latest kernel patches.
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-2023-53290.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23acb14af1914010dd0aae1bbb7fab28bf518b8e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7560ed6592ff4077528c239c71e91b19de985b97
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7ec2f424f6edad34651137783a0a59eca9aa37e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3e6e252d74f20f6fc610c7fef3ae7dda0109a6f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edf37bc8b03d3f948e679b2fd2d14464495f5d1b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2065b8b0a215bc6aa061287a2e3d9eab2446422
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53290 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. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: samples/bpf: Fix fout leak in hbm's run_bpf_prog Fix fout being fopen'ed but then not subsequently fclose'd. In the affected branch, fout is otherwise going out of scope.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23acb14af1914010dd0aae1bbb7fab28bf518b8e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7560ed6592ff4077528c239c71e91b19de985b97
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7ec2f424f6edad34651137783a0a59eca9aa37e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3e6e252d74f20f6fc610c7fef3ae7dda0109a6f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edf37bc8b03d3f948e679b2fd2d14464495f5d1b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2065b8b0a215bc6aa061287a2e3d9eab2446422
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