CVE-2023-54230

CVE-2023-54230 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.

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Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amba: bus: fix refcount leak commit 5de1540b7bc4 ("drivers/amba: create devices from device tree") increases the refcount of of_node, but not releases it in amba_device_release, so there is refcount leak. By using of_node_put to avoid refcount leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54230?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: amba: bus: fix refcount leak commit 5de1540b7bc4 ("drivers/amba: create devices from device tree") increases the refcount of of_node, but not releases it in amba_device_release, so there is refcount leak. By using of_node_put to avoid refcount leak.
Is CVE-2023-54230 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54230?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-54230 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-54230 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60411.
When was CVE-2023-54230 published?
CVE-2023-54230 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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