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CVE-2023-53743
PCI: Free released resource after coalescing
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: Free released resource after coalescing release_resource() doesn't actually free the resource or resource list entry so free the resource list entry to avoid a leak.

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Published Date :

Dec. 8, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 8, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

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

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53743 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
Free the resource list entry to prevent memory leaks in the PCI subsystem.
  • Apply the patch to the Linux kernel.
  • Ensure released resources are properly freed.
  • Update the PCI subsystem to avoid leaks.
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-2023-53743.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4443f3695d581ad1a55f2ef59259dcd0c52402b3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ec9c1d5d0a5a4744516adb483b97a238892f9d5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a076e73dd6e619729e1af8d0d802fe52ac5eb2b3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a08713b9d9031683b83b3ecf12bad40a1ca35211
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53743 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

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

    Dec. 08, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI: Free released resource after coalescing release_resource() doesn't actually free the resource or resource list entry so free the resource list entry to avoid a leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4443f3695d581ad1a55f2ef59259dcd0c52402b3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ec9c1d5d0a5a4744516adb483b97a238892f9d5
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a076e73dd6e619729e1af8d0d802fe52ac5eb2b3
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a08713b9d9031683b83b3ecf12bad40a1ca35211
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