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CVE-2023-53617
soc: aspeed: socinfo: Add kfree for kstrdup
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: aspeed: socinfo: Add kfree for kstrdup Add kfree() in the later error handling in order to avoid memory leak.

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Published Date :

Oct. 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 8, 2025, 7:38 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53617 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 patches to prevent memory leaks by freeing allocated memory.
  • Apply the provided kernel patches.
  • Ensure kfree() is used in error paths.
  • Recompile and update the Linux kernel.
  • Verify memory leak remediation.
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-2023-53617.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e6d847a8ce18ab2fbec4f579f682486a82d2c6b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b662856b71343d9e731c1cd4bbe54758c7791abb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9a5ad4477d2a11e9b03f00c52694451e9332228
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfb9676ed25be25ca7cd198d0f0e093b76b7bc7f
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: soc: aspeed: socinfo: Add kfree for kstrdup Add kfree() in the later error handling in order to avoid memory leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e6d847a8ce18ab2fbec4f579f682486a82d2c6b
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b662856b71343d9e731c1cd4bbe54758c7791abb
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9a5ad4477d2a11e9b03f00c52694451e9332228
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfb9676ed25be25ca7cd198d0f0e093b76b7bc7f
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