CVE-2023-53842
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: wcd-mbhc-v2: fix resource leaks on component remove The MBHC resources must be released on component probe failur…
Overview
CVE-2023-53842 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ASoC: codecs: wcd-mbhc-v2: fix resource leaks on component remove
The MBHC resources must be released on component probe failure and
removal so can not be tied to the lifetime of the component device.
This is specifically needed to allow probe deferrals of the sound card
which otherwise fails when reprobing the codec component:
snd-sc8280xp sound: ASoC: failed to instantiate card -517
genirq: Flags mismatch irq 299. 00002001 (mbhc sw intr) vs. 00002001 (mbhc sw intr)
wcd938x_codec audio-codec: Failed to request mbhc interrupts -16
wcd938x_codec audio-codec: mbhc initialization failed
wcd938x_codec audio-codec: ASoC: error at snd_soc_component_probe on audio-codec: -16
snd-sc8280xp sound: ASoC: failed to instantiate card -16
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-53842?
CVE-2023-53842 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2023-53842?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53842?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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