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CVE-2023-53858

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tty: serial: samsung_tty: Fix a memory leak in s3c24xx_serial_getclk() in case of error If clk_get_rate() fails, the clk that h…

Published Dec 9, 2025EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2023-53858 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

Technical description

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

tty: serial: samsung_tty: Fix a memory leak in s3c24xx_serial_getclk() in case of error

If clk_get_rate() fails, the clk that has just been allocated needs to be

freed.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53858?

CVE-2023-53858 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 9, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2023-53858?

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-2023-53858?

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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