CVE-2023-53268: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: fsl_mqs: move of_node_put() to the correct location of_node_put() should have been done directly after mqs_priv->regmap = syscon_node_to_regmap(gpr_np); otherwise it creates a reference leak on the success path. To fix this, of_node_put() is moved to the correct location, and change all the gotos to direct returns.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.180
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.111
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.28
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.2.15
linux	linux_kernel	6.3 — 6.3.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bdb4a5ccab2316935ce4ad4fd4df8d36f0ffc6e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c34890273a020d61d6127ade3f68ed1cb21c16a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/402299cca89273b62384b5f9645ea49cd5fc4a57 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a129c0e9935112ecf2ffb6de98f83b8fd090c86 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a2585088a7d6f98a5a910f5b4b74b6d24e63156 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5a6930fc6a432e32714c4ed3c597077d999cf6d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53268? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: fsl_mqs: move of_node_put() to the correct location of_node_put() should have been done directly after mqs_priv->regmap = syscon_node_to_regmap(gpr_np); otherwise it creates a reference leak on the success path. To fix this, of_node_put() is moved to the correct location, and change all the gotos to direct returns. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53268? +

CVE-2023-53268 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-2023-53268? +

CVE-2023-53268 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-2023-53268? +

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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