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CVE-2023-53482
iommu: Fix error unwind in iommu_group_alloc()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu: Fix error unwind in iommu_group_alloc() If either iommu_group_grate_file() fails then the iommu_group is leaked. Destroy it on these error paths. Found by kselftest/iommu/iommufd_fail_nth

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 1, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 2, 2025, 7:12 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
Fix iommu_group memory leaks on error paths.
  • Apply the kernel patch for iommu_group_alloc.
  • Destroy iommu_group on error paths.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the patched 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-2023-53482.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c23124b45ee0aa895ed8d5d08871ae6b15ee336
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4daa861174d56023c2068ddb03de0752f07fa199
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8602fa38a63fc689eca29c8c586fac2d8a1f8739
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f119ef452e2d82d912797273cb790a86f1125b3e
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 01, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommu: Fix error unwind in iommu_group_alloc() If either iommu_group_grate_file() fails then the iommu_group is leaked. Destroy it on these error paths. Found by kselftest/iommu/iommufd_fail_nth
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c23124b45ee0aa895ed8d5d08871ae6b15ee336
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4daa861174d56023c2068ddb03de0752f07fa199
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8602fa38a63fc689eca29c8c586fac2d8a1f8739
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f119ef452e2d82d912797273cb790a86f1125b3e
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