CVE-2023-53225: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: imx: Don't skip cleanup in remove's error path Returning early in a platfor...

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: imx: Don't skip cleanup in remove's error path Returning early in a platform driver's remove callback is wrong. In this case the dma resources are not released in the error path. this is never retried later and so this is a permanent leak. To fix this, only skip hardware disabling if waking the device fails.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.16.57, < 3.17
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.18.94, < 3.19
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.1.50, < 4.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.4.115, < 4.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.9.80, < 4.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.14.17, < 4.15
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.15.1, < 5.10.180
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.111
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.1.28
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.2, < 6.2.15
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.3, < 6.3.2

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53225?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: imx: Don't skip cleanup in remove's error path Returning early in a platform driver's remove callback is wrong. In this case the dma resources are not released in the error path. this is never retried later and so this is a permanent leak. To fix this, only skip hardware disabling if waking the device fails.

How severe is CVE-2023-53225?

CVE-2023-53225 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53225?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.