CVE-2023-53662 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.53/6.5.3 ext4 ext4_fname_setup_filename memory leak

October 7, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.53/6.5.3. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function ext4_fname_setup_filename of the component ext4. Executing manipulation can lead to memory leak.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-53662. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

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