CVE-2023-53604: dm integrity: call kmem_cache_destroy() in dm_integrity_init() error path

Published Oct 4, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

dm integrity: call kmemcachedestroy() in dmintegrityinit() error path

Otherwise the journaliocache will leak if dmregistertarget() fails.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.12<4.14.315
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.283
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.243
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<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

Event History

Oct 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53604?

CVE-2023-53604 is considered a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How does CVE-2023-53604 affect the Linux kernel?

CVE-2023-53604 can lead to a memory leak if dm_register_target() fails due to improper handling in the dm_integrity_init() error path.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-53604?

CVE-2023-53604 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel where the dm_integrity feature is implemented.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-53604?

To fix CVE-2023-53604, update to the patched version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been resolved.

5

Is CVE-2023-53604 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2023-53604 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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