CVE-2023-53318
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2023-53318 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: recordmcount: Fix memory leaks in the uwrite function Common realloc mistake: 'file_append' nulled but not freed upon failure. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: recordmcount: Fix memory leaks in the uwrite function Common realloc mistake: 'file_append' nulled but not freed upon failure
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.14.316 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.284 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.244 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.181 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.113 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.30 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.3.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-53318?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
recordmcount: Fix memory leaks in the uwrite function
Common realloc mistake: 'file_append' nulled but not freed upon failure
How severe is CVE-2023-53318?
CVE-2023-53318 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-2023-53318?
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.
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