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CVE-2023-53414
scsi: snic: Fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: snic: 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.

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Published Date :

Sept. 18, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 18, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Address memory leaks by using a function that cleans up debugfs entries.
  • Use debugfs_lookup_and_remove() instead of debugfs_lookup().
  • Ensure dput() is called on debugfs_lookup() results.
  • Apply kernel patches to fix the memory leak.
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-2023-53414.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3dec769caf337c55814fbf79ec8c91a3cce23bf3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a46d8bdaf03e8a4bb83f0c363326d9aa66cc122
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/995424f59ab52fb432b26ccb3abced63745ea041
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad0e4e2fab928477f74d742e6e77d79245d3d3e7
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 18, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: snic: 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.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3dec769caf337c55814fbf79ec8c91a3cce23bf3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a46d8bdaf03e8a4bb83f0c363326d9aa66cc122
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/995424f59ab52fb432b26ccb3abced63745ea041
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad0e4e2fab928477f74d742e6e77d79245d3d3e7
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