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CVE-2023-53330
caif: fix memory leak in cfctrl_linkup_request()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: caif: fix memory leak in cfctrl_linkup_request() When linktype is unknown or kzalloc failed in cfctrl_linkup_request(), pkt is not released. Add release process to error path.

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Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53330 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
Release memory in error path to fix memory leak.
  • Review and apply the provided patch.
  • Ensure memory is released in error handling.
  • Test the fix for memory leaks.
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-2023-53330.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dddeceb26002cfea4c375e92ac6498768dc7349
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33df9c5d5e2a18c70f5f5f3c2757d654c1b6ffa3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3acf3783a84cbdf0c9f8cf2f32ee9c49af93a2da
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ad47c8aa5648226184415e4a0cb1bf67ffbfd48
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84b2cc7b36b7f6957d307fb3d01603f93cb2d655
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/badea57569db04b010e922e29a7aaf40a979a70b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc1bc903970bdf63ca40ab923d3ccb765da9a8d9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe69230f05897b3de758427b574fc98025dfc907
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53330 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: caif: fix memory leak in cfctrl_linkup_request() When linktype is unknown or kzalloc failed in cfctrl_linkup_request(), pkt is not released. Add release process to error path.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dddeceb26002cfea4c375e92ac6498768dc7349
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33df9c5d5e2a18c70f5f5f3c2757d654c1b6ffa3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3acf3783a84cbdf0c9f8cf2f32ee9c49af93a2da
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ad47c8aa5648226184415e4a0cb1bf67ffbfd48
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84b2cc7b36b7f6957d307fb3d01603f93cb2d655
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/badea57569db04b010e922e29a7aaf40a979a70b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc1bc903970bdf63ca40ab923d3ccb765da9a8d9
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe69230f05897b3de758427b574fc98025dfc907
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