CVE-2023-53533
CVE-2023-53533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-32331
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: raspberrypi-ts - fix refcount leak in rpi_ts_probe rpi_firmware_get() take reference, we need to release it in error paths as well. Use devm_rpi_firmware_get() helper to handling the resources. Also remove the existing rpi_firmware_put().
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53533?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: raspberrypi-ts - fix refcount leak in rpi_ts_probe rpi_firmware_get() take reference, we need to release it in error paths as well. Use devm_rpi_firmware_get() helper to handling the resources. Also remove the existing rpi_firmware_put().
- How severe is CVE-2023-53533?
- CVE-2023-53533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-53533 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-53533?
- CVE-2023-53533 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-53533?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-53533 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-53533 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32331.
- When was CVE-2023-53533 published?
- CVE-2023-53533 was published on 2025-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d6a5c9489c8a3d434e685066119c4333476dccd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dfa3c9dd27bdc347733d06e980395768520bc3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36d087e49dabd28d2c13a7532dac72d625ce69fb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bca3688bdbc3b58a2894b8671a8e2378efe28bd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7acad58049acc6ac148e8b613a6eceeca4bcb4a7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9216aa5cfd86809a2681be3683cd9ac30432de0c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9dbbe9db224c23a60dc7b1e00c701be93328c873
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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