CVE-2023-53253
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: nvidia-shield: Reference hid_device devm allocation of input_dev name Use hid_device for devm allocation of the input_dev name to avoid a use-after-free. input_unregister_device would trigger devres cleanup of all resources associated with the input_dev, free-ing the name. The name would subsequently be used in a uevent fired at the end of unregistering the input_dev.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 15, 2025
First seenSep 15, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.5.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 6.5 ≤ v < 6.5.3 | 6.5.3 |
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