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CVE-2023-53745
um: vector: Fix memory leak in vector_config
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: um: vector: Fix memory leak in vector_config If the return value of the uml_parse_vector_ifspec function is NULL, we should call kfree(params) to prevent memory 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

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Address memory leak by freeing allocated parameters when vector configuration fails.
  • Ensure vector configuration failure calls kfree(params).
  • Apply the kernel patch for um: vector: Fix memory leak.
  • Free allocated memory to prevent 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-2023-53745.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/276a7298af6a801e9a865282605a79303365ec66
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c49fb5ad01104acc584405572abf6616d45148e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/634a9c139cc1362f6a9cc6cbfe442dbb60ff9f3f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6480c3a12755bf85d6738ab60967e89b809c701a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f88c73afe481f93d40801596927e8c0047b6d96
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8583b4655aab44a9796b5c4a681ddcc6fe2f0d0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2b9c4544e3bd60f353732291300097b0e8d8454
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53745 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: um: vector: Fix memory leak in vector_config If the return value of the uml_parse_vector_ifspec function is NULL, we should call kfree(params) to prevent memory leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/276a7298af6a801e9a865282605a79303365ec66
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c49fb5ad01104acc584405572abf6616d45148e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/634a9c139cc1362f6a9cc6cbfe442dbb60ff9f3f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6480c3a12755bf85d6738ab60967e89b809c701a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f88c73afe481f93d40801596927e8c0047b6d96
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8583b4655aab44a9796b5c4a681ddcc6fe2f0d0
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2b9c4544e3bd60f353732291300097b0e8d8454
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