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CVE-2023-53417
USB: sl811: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: USB: sl811: 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. 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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53417 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
Apply kernel updates to fix a memory leak in the USB sl811 driver.
  • Update the Linux kernel.
  • Apply relevant USB driver patches.
  • Ensure debugfs is configured correctly.
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-2023-53417.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04fdfec7b0286972cb5457ef958c92585447a39f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54166af8941d0cf46b65cfa2fbce76e38d82fadf
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb4d5eefb67095d7c3b70b08498b23b7f2895f76
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1523c4dbc54e164638ff8729d511cf91e27be04
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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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: USB: sl811: 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/04fdfec7b0286972cb5457ef958c92585447a39f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54166af8941d0cf46b65cfa2fbce76e38d82fadf
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb4d5eefb67095d7c3b70b08498b23b7f2895f76
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1523c4dbc54e164638ff8729d511cf91e27be04
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