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CVE-2023-53757
irqchip/irq-mvebu-gicp: Fix refcount leak in mvebu_gicp_probe
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: irqchip/irq-mvebu-gicp: Fix refcount leak in mvebu_gicp_probe of_irq_find_parent() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, We should use of_node_put() on it when not needed anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount 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
Fix refcount leak in mvebu_gicp_probe by adding missing of_node_put().
  • Apply the patch to the Linux kernel.
  • Ensure of_node_put() is called after using of_irq_find_parent().
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-2023-53757.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4545d7a70ce0fc78b1d3c33c4a0939a86f363b57
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88cb93d3a16f706bd7213f8a5882c394e5d10c4e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91e149b201bdb68c77011d50d011e47fadbcc8bd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9419e700021a393f67be36abd0c4f3acc6139041
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb755e020abc24793b9411c9419ed43f07f9a03d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7d78d36e19eeb74a1c12799fbadbcdbaf36c0bd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cee12e8be8e227731a845ae43a4c9ce2e404be45
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6b99b9b5e354f9c801a3cc3b1d4881d920e1718
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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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: irqchip/irq-mvebu-gicp: Fix refcount leak in mvebu_gicp_probe of_irq_find_parent() returns a node pointer with refcount incremented, We should use of_node_put() on it when not needed anymore. Add missing of_node_put() to avoid refcount leak.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4545d7a70ce0fc78b1d3c33c4a0939a86f363b57
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88cb93d3a16f706bd7213f8a5882c394e5d10c4e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91e149b201bdb68c77011d50d011e47fadbcc8bd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9419e700021a393f67be36abd0c4f3acc6139041
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb755e020abc24793b9411c9419ed43f07f9a03d
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7d78d36e19eeb74a1c12799fbadbcdbaf36c0bd
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cee12e8be8e227731a845ae43a4c9ce2e404be45
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6b99b9b5e354f9c801a3cc3b1d4881d920e1718
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