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CVE-2023-53544
cpufreq: davinci: Fix clk use after free
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: davinci: Fix clk use after free The remove function first frees the clks and only then calls cpufreq_unregister_driver(). If one of the cpufreq callbacks is called just before cpufreq_unregister_driver() is run, the freed clks might be used.

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Published Date :

Oct. 4, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 6, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53544 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 use-after-free in cpufreq driver.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the specific patch for the cpufreq driver.
  • Reboot the system after applying updates.
  • Verify the patch installation.
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-2023-53544.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d8f384a9b4fc50f6a18405f1c08e5a87a77b5b3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66b3bbe6fbd8dd410868e5b53ac3944a934b9310
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5f024d0e6f91e05c816ad4ee8837173369dd5cb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab05ae4ab831f64bbc427592c86f599ed9c4324f
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: davinci: Fix clk use after free The remove function first frees the clks and only then calls cpufreq_unregister_driver(). If one of the cpufreq callbacks is called just before cpufreq_unregister_driver() is run, the freed clks might be used.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d8f384a9b4fc50f6a18405f1c08e5a87a77b5b3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66b3bbe6fbd8dd410868e5b53ac3944a934b9310
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5f024d0e6f91e05c816ad4ee8837173369dd5cb
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab05ae4ab831f64bbc427592c86f599ed9c4324f
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