CVE-2023-53324: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/mdp5: Don't leak some plane state Apparently no one noticed that mdp5 plane states leak like a sieve ever since we introduced plane_state->commit refcount a few years ago in 21a01abbe32a ("drm/atomic: Fix freeing connector/plane state too early by tracking commits, v3.") Fix it by using the right helpers. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/551236/

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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	4.15 — 4.19.295
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.257
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.195
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.132
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.53
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.4.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.5 — 6.5.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12dfd02cbd1a678fbd66be0c2f79d5299c4921a9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2965015006ef18ca96d2eab9ebe6bca884c63291 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b0dd3a102f64996598bd1e8d8388848a7c561bc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fc11a830b2eb07a0e3c6f917e5e636df6fc5d4c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/815e42029f6e1e762898079f85546d6a0391ab95 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8a61df6f40448cf46611f7af05b00970d08d620 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0b1eee648702e04f1005d451f9689575b7f52ed https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd0ad3b2365c1c58aa5a761c18efc4817193beb6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53324? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/mdp5: Don't leak some plane state Apparently no one noticed that mdp5 plane states leak like a sieve ever since we introduced plane_state->commit refcount a few years ago in 21a01abbe32a ("drm/atomic: Fix freeing connector/plane state too early by tracking commits, v3.") Fix it by using the right helpers. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/551236/ It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53324? +

CVE-2023-53324 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-2023-53324? +

CVE-2023-53324 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-2023-53324? +

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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