CVE-2023-53050: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Fix memory leak in margining Memory for the usb4->margining needs to be relased for the upstream port of the router as well, even though the debugfs directory gets released with the router device removal. Fix this.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.1 — 6.1.22
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.2.9
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b357b360e671688f9bf38ff94300515b68bc247 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acec726473822bc6b585961f4ca2a11fa7f28341 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f390095bbd131ec2dfb29792d9f6fd0f0656bfc0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53050? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thunderbolt: Fix memory leak in margining Memory for the usb4->margining needs to be relased for the upstream port of the router as well, even though the debugfs directory gets released with the router device removal. Fix this. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53050? +

CVE-2023-53050 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53050? +

CVE-2023-53050 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53050? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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