CVE-2023-53993
Published Dec 24, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/DOE: Fix memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y After a pci_doe_task completes, its work_struct needs to be destroyed to avoid a memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-53993? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
PCI/DOE: Fix memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y
After a pci_doe_task completes, its work_struct needs to be destroyed
to avoid a memory leak with CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS=y.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53993? +
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