Linux Kernel up to 6.5.2 plane_state reference count

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.5.2. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function plane_state. Performing a manipulation results in reference count. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-53324. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.5.2. This affects the function plane_state. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a reference count vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-911. The product uses a reference count to manage a resource, but it does not update or incorrectly updates the reference count. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/mdp5: Don't leak some plane state Apparently no one noticed that mdp5 plane states leak like a sieve ever since we introduced plane_state->commit refcount a few years ago in 21a01abbe32a ("drm/atomic: Fix freeing connector/plane state too early by tracking commits, v3.") Fix it by using the right helpers. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/551236/

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53324 since 09/16/2025. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265649 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53324), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.19.295, 5.4.257, 5.10.195, 5.15.132, 6.1.53, 6.4.16 or 6.5.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 7fc11a830b2eb07a0e3c6f917e5e636df6fc5d4c/b8a61df6f40448cf46611f7af05b00970d08d620/815e42029f6e1e762898079f85546d6a0391ab95/c0b1eee648702e04f1005d451f9689575b7f52ed/2965015006ef18ca96d2eab9ebe6bca884c63291/5b0dd3a102f64996598bd1e8d8388848a7c561bc/12dfd02cbd1a678fbd66be0c2f79d5299c4921a9/fd0ad3b2365c1c58aa5a761c18efc4817193beb6 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (265649) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2077). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Reference count
CWE: CWE-911 / CWE-664
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 265649
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53324

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 4.19.295/5.4.257/5.10.195/5.15.132/6.1.53/6.4.16/6.5.3
Patch: 7fc11a830b2eb07a0e3c6f917e5e636df6fc5d4c/b8a61df6f40448cf46611f7af05b00970d08d620/815e42029f6e1e762898079f85546d6a0391ab95/c0b1eee648702e04f1005d451f9689575b7f52ed/2965015006ef18ca96d2eab9ebe6bca884c63291/5b0dd3a102f64996598bd1e8d8388848a7c561bc/12dfd02cbd1a678fbd66be0c2f79d5299c4921a9/fd0ad3b2365c1c58aa5a761c18efc4817193beb6

Timelineinfo

09/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/27/2025 +102 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53324 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53324
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324513
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2077 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 20:37
Updated: 12/27/2025 12:28
Changes: 09/16/2025 20:37 (58), 09/21/2025 16:48 (2), 10/21/2025 06:17 (7), 12/10/2025 21:41 (10), 12/27/2025 12:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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