CVE-2023-53697 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvdimm: Fix memleak of pmu attr_groups in unregister_nvdimm_pmu() Memory pointed by 'nd_pmu->pmu.attr_groups' is allocated in function 'register_nvdimm_pmu' and is lost after 'kfree(nd_pmu)' call in function 'unregister_nvdimm_pmu'.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's NVDIMM PMU (Performance Monitoring Unit) management. When NVDIMM PMU is unregistered, the memory allocated for the PMU attribute groups is not properly freed, leading to a memory leak. This issue affects the stable versions of the Linux kernel.
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel. Users should upgrade to the latest version where this issue has been fixed.
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Assessed Oct 22, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16259c80542ee8945aaa39cfc6a1809bcdc08ffe | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4999f2ec5fde7c45e3ecafda5b78560cc1c7bdb5 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/500a6ff9c2a81348fe0f04e2deb758145e8ab94e | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85ae42c72142346645e63c33835da947dfa008b3 | kernel.org | Source CodeVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Oct 22, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |