Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2 mfd pcf50633_adc_async_read return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function pcf50633_adc_async_read of the component mfd. Performing a manipulation results in return value. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-53724. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.2. This affects the function pcf50633_adc_async_read of the component mfd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53724 since 10/22/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/28/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276847 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53724), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.14.308, 4.19.276, 5.4.235, 5.10.173, 5.15.99, 6.1.16 or 6.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 66616eed76dfa6f3e442907760325a023c6da7e2/41cdf082ae006ea002135dfaf43b2897de3bded8/588edb4fb1f1e6487a0f60a5f7b9a24d2d0c9f8e/3ee13bdf0d25ae8752ae6185b6d13bbb0d5a8e30/6a8a02dcfae13ab07dc7bed2b409cec7f3d32e92/9cca3a4933ca365cc664d5eefb0f942374ea8b41/a62a5e79202967176a9c1a04e477860779accd6c/8b450dcff23aa254844492831a8e2b508a9d522d 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 (276847) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2394). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux
• Oracle Linux
• Open Source Linux Kernel
• Dell NetWorker

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 4.14.307
• 4.19.275
• 5.4.234
• 5.10.172
• 5.15.0
• 5.15.1
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• 5.15.96
• 5.15.97
• 5.15.98
• 6.1.0
• 6.1.1
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• 6.1.3
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• 6.1.11
• 6.1.12
• 6.1.13
• 6.1.14
• 6.1.15
• 6.2.0
• 6.2.1
• 6.2.2

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 276847
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53724

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 4.14.308/4.19.276/5.4.235/5.10.173/5.15.99/6.1.16/6.2.3
Patch: 66616eed76dfa6f3e442907760325a023c6da7e2/41cdf082ae006ea002135dfaf43b2897de3bded8/588edb4fb1f1e6487a0f60a5f7b9a24d2d0c9f8e/3ee13bdf0d25ae8752ae6185b6d13bbb0d5a8e30/6a8a02dcfae13ab07dc7bed2b409cec7f3d32e92/9cca3a4933ca365cc664d5eefb0f942374ea8b41/a62a5e79202967176a9c1a04e477860779accd6c/8b450dcff23aa254844492831a8e2b508a9d522d

Timelineinfo

10/22/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/22/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
10/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/28/2026 +129 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53724 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53724
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-329355
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2394 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2025 17:50
Updated: 02/28/2026 13:15
Changes: 10/22/2025 17:50 (59), 11/28/2025 08:41 (2), 01/02/2026 07:53 (7), 02/28/2026 13:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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