# CVE-2023-53253: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  HID: nvidia-shield: Reference hid_device devm al...

CVE-2023-53253 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53253, released September 15, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-53253
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0019
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 15, 2025

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.5.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53253](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53253.md) | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.5.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53253](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53253.md) | Sep 15, 2025 |

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