CVE-2023-53633
accel/qaic: Fix a leak in map_user_pages()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/qaic: Fix a leak in map_user_pages() If get_user_pages_fast() allocates some pages but not as many as we wanted, then the current code leaks those pages. Call put_page() on the pages before returning.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 3, 2026, 10:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch to the Linux kernel.
- Recompile the kernel with the fix.
- Deploy the updated kernel.
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-2023-53633.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73274c33d961f4aa0f968f763e2c9f4210b4f4a3 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdcba752a3d48fbe6f05cf2c91ab9497c8daad0c | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4 up to (excluding) 6.4.7 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73274c33d961f4aa0f968f763e2c9f4210b4f4a3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdcba752a3d48fbe6f05cf2c91ab9497c8daad0c Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Oct. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: accel/qaic: Fix a leak in map_user_pages() If get_user_pages_fast() allocates some pages but not as many as we wanted, then the current code leaks those pages. Call put_page() on the pages before returning. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73274c33d961f4aa0f968f763e2c9f4210b4f4a3 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdcba752a3d48fbe6f05cf2c91ab9497c8daad0c