CVE-2023-53568: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/zcrypt: don't leak memory if dev_set_name() fails When dev_set_name() fails, zcdn_create() doesn't free the newly allocated resources. Do it.

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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	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 — 6.1.54
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.5.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0878052579cb2773caee64812a811edcab6b5a55 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/131cd74a8e38d75239f2c81dfee53d6554eb8bf8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/147d8da33a2c2195ec63acd56cd7d80a3458c253 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/174f11ef1615ec3ab1e2189685864433c0d855a2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6252f47b78031979ad919f971dc8468b893488bd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b0cb9c055843777b374309503d89eabeb769355

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53568? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/zcrypt: don't leak memory if dev_set_name() fails When dev_set_name() fails, zcdn_create() doesn't free the newly allocated resources. Do it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53568? +

CVE-2023-53568 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-2023-53568? +

CVE-2023-53568 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-2023-53568? +

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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