CVE-2023-53844: drm/ttm: Don't leak a resource on swapout move error

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-53844?

CVE-2023-53844 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-53844?

To fix CVE-2023-53844, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the vulnerability patch.

Q: What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-53844?

The potential impact of CVE-2023-53844 is a resource leak during a swapout move error within the Linux kernel.

Q: Which kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-53844?

CVE-2023-53844 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the inclusion of the patch that addresses this vulnerability.

Q: Is CVE-2023-53844 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there are no confirmed active exploits for CVE-2023-53844.

Published Dec 9, 2025

Updated

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

drm/ttm: Don't leak a resource on swapout move error

If moving the bo to system for swapout failed, we were leaking a resource. Fix.

Affected Software

121 affected componentsFixes available

linux-kernel

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1047.52~20.04.1

5.15.0-1047.52~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1049.56~20.04.1

5.15.0-1049.56~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1044.52~20.04.1

5.15.0-1044.52~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-86.96~20.04.1

5.15.0-86.96~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15<5.15.0-1040.43~20.04.1

5.15.0-1040.43~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1043.49~20.04.1

5.15.0-1043.49~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-86.95~20.04.1

5.15.0-86.95~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1018.18~20.04.1

5.15.0-1018.18~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1045.51~20.04.1

5.15.0-1045.51~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1043.47~20.04.1

5.15.0-1043.47~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-86.96

5.15.0-86.96

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1047.52

5.15.0-1047.52

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1049.56

5.15.0-1049.56

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1049.56.1

5.15.0-1049.56.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1044.52

5.15.0-1044.52

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1044.49

5.15.0-1044.49

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1030.35

5.15.0-1030.35

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1040.43

5.15.0-1040.43

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1043.49

5.15.0-1043.49

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1044.49

5.15.0-1044.49

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-86.95

5.15.0-86.95

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1037.37

5.15.0-1037.37

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1018.18

5.15.0-1018.18

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx<5.15.0-1005.5

5.15.0-1005.5

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1045.51

5.15.0-1045.51

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1040.43

5.15.0-1040.43

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.15.0-1025.29

5.15.0-1025.29

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1027.29

5.15.0-1027.29

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1040.42

5.15.0-1040.42

ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1048.54

5.15.0-1048.54

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-vmware*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1047.52~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1049.56~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1044.52~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-86.96~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1040.43~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1043.49~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-86.95~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1018.18~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1045.51~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1043.47~20.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-86.96
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1047.52
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1049.56
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-fde to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1049.56.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1044.52
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gke to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1044.49
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gkeop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1030.35
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1040.43
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1043.49
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-kvm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1044.49
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-lowlatency to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-86.95
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1037.37
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1018.18
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1005.5
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1045.51
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1040.43
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1025.29
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-bluefield to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1027.29
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1040.42
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.0-1048.54

Event History

Dec 9, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:30 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:30 AM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via OSV·04:17 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:17 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53844?

CVE-2023-53844 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53844?

To fix CVE-2023-53844, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the vulnerability patch.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-53844?

The potential impact of CVE-2023-53844 is a resource leak during a swapout move error within the Linux kernel.

Which kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-53844?

CVE-2023-53844 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the inclusion of the patch that addresses this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2023-53844 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there are no confirmed active exploits for CVE-2023-53844.

CVE-2023-53844: drm/ttm: Don't leak a resource on swapout move error

Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53844?

How do I fix CVE-2023-53844?

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-53844?

Which kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-53844?

Is CVE-2023-53844 being actively exploited in the wild?

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