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CVE-2023-53267
driver: soc: xilinx: fix memory leak in xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: driver: soc: xilinx: fix memory leak in xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event() The kfree() should be called when memory fails to be allocated for cb_data in xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event(), otherwise there will be a memory leak, so add kfree() to fix it.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Fix memory leak by freeing allocated memory when allocation fails.
  • Ensure kfree() is called on memory allocation failure.
  • Apply the latest kernel patches or updates.
  • Review driver code for similar memory management issues.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53267.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bea534991b9b35c41848a397666ada436456beb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9dfb6c784e385f6e61994bb4e16ce12f3e4940be
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d35290addcbac94b076babe0a798a8c043421812
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: driver: soc: xilinx: fix memory leak in xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event() The kfree() should be called when memory fails to be allocated for cb_data in xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event(), otherwise there will be a memory leak, so add kfree() to fix it.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bea534991b9b35c41848a397666ada436456beb
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9dfb6c784e385f6e61994bb4e16ce12f3e4940be
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d35290addcbac94b076babe0a798a8c043421812
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