VDB-338008 · CVE-2023-54075 · Nessus 280017

Linux Kernel up to 6.3.1 ASoC of_node_put reference count

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.3.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function of_node_put of the component ASoC. Executing a manipulation can lead to reference count. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-54075. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.3.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function of_node_put of the component ASoC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a reference count vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-911. The product uses a reference count to manage a resource, but it does not update or incorrectly updates the reference count. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: mediatek: common: Fix refcount leak in parse_dai_link_info Add missing of_node_put()s before the returns to balance of_node_get()s and of_node_put()s, which may get unbalanced in case the for loop 'for_each_available_child_of_node' returns early.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-54075 since 12/24/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 280017 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-54075), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 3e40722d55805584dc04d8594d912820cafb2432/beed115c2ce78f990222a29abed042582df4e87c 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 (280017) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2929). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Open Source Linux Kernel

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

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Kernel

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Reference count
CWE: CWE-911 / CWE-664
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 280017
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-54075

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.3.2
Patch: 3e40722d55805584dc04d8594d912820cafb2432/beed115c2ce78f990222a29abed042582df4e87c

Timelineinfo

12/24/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/24/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/02/2026 +9 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-54075 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-54075
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338008
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2929 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2025 14:38
Updated: 01/02/2026 21:16
Changes: 12/24/2025 14:38 (59), 12/27/2025 15:34 (2), 01/02/2026 21:16 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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