CVE-2023-53858

CVE-2023-53858 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: 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 has just been allocated needs to be freed.
Is CVE-2023-53858 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53858?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53858 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-53858 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60138.
When was CVE-2023-53858 published?
CVE-2023-53858 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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