Linux Kernel up to 6.4.10 binder_init memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.10. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function binder_init. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory leak. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-54005. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.10. This vulnerability affects the function binder_init. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: binder: fix memory leak in binder_init() In binder_init(), the destruction of binder_alloc_shrinker_init() is not performed in the wrong path, which will cause memory leaks. So this commit introduces binder_alloc_shrinker_exit() and calls it in the wrong path to fix that.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-54005 since 12/24/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 280022 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-54005), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.14.324, 4.19.292, 5.4.254, 5.10.191, 5.15.127, 6.1.46 or 6.4.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 486dd742ba186ea333664c517d6775b06b1448ca/ceb0f8cc987fb3d25c06b9662e08a42f99651207/b97dad01c12169991f895de3d4f61b8115d12bab/d7e5e2b87f5d27469075b6326b6b358e38cd9dcb/03eebad96233397f951d8e9fafd82a1674a77284/f11a26633eb6d3bb24a10b1bacc4e4a9b0c6389f/ee95051c0c1928051f86198bf5e554277a53b26b/adb9743d6a08778b78d62d16b4230346d3508986 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 (280022) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2920). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 280022
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-54005

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.14.324/4.19.292/5.4.254/5.10.191/5.15.127/6.1.46/6.4.11
Patch: 486dd742ba186ea333664c517d6775b06b1448ca/ceb0f8cc987fb3d25c06b9662e08a42f99651207/b97dad01c12169991f895de3d4f61b8115d12bab/d7e5e2b87f5d27469075b6326b6b358e38cd9dcb/03eebad96233397f951d8e9fafd82a1674a77284/f11a26633eb6d3bb24a10b1bacc4e4a9b0c6389f/ee95051c0c1928051f86198bf5e554277a53b26b/adb9743d6a08778b78d62d16b4230346d3508986

Timelineinfo

12/24/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/24/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/30/2026 +37 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-54005 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-54005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338176
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2920 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2025 15:24
Updated: 01/30/2026 06:04
Changes: 12/24/2025 15:24 (58), 12/25/2025 05:12 (7), 12/27/2025 14:29 (2), 01/30/2026 06:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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