CVE-2023-53724

CVE-2023-53724 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: pcf50633-adc: Fix potential memleak in pcf50633_adc_async_read() `req` is allocated in pcf50633_adc_async_read(), but adc_enqueue_request() could fail to insert the `req` into queue. We need to check the return value and free it in the case of failure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53724?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: pcf50633-adc: Fix potential memleak in pcf50633_adc_async_read() `req` is allocated in pcf50633_adc_async_read(), but adc_enqueue_request() could fail to insert the `req` into queue. We need to check the return value and free it in the case of failure.
Is CVE-2023-53724 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53724?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53724 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-53724 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60004.
When was CVE-2023-53724 published?
CVE-2023-53724 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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