CVE-2023-53350
accel/qaic: Fix slicing memory leak
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/qaic: Fix slicing memory leak The temporary buffer storing slicing configuration data from user is only freed on error. This is a memory leak. Free the buffer unconditionally.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53350
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Solution
- Ensure temporary buffer is freed unconditionally.
- Apply the provided kernel patch.
- Update the Linux kernel to a fixed 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-2023-53350.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d956177b7c96e62fac762a3b7da4318cde27a73 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df45c3e46cdb41f486eecb4277fbcc4c1ffbf9be |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-53350
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/qaic: Fix slicing memory leak The temporary buffer storing slicing configuration data from user is only freed on error. This is a memory leak. Free the buffer unconditionally. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d956177b7c96e62fac762a3b7da4318cde27a73 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df45c3e46cdb41f486eecb4277fbcc4c1ffbf9be