# CVE-2023-53745: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  um: vector: Fix memory leak in vector_config  If...

CVE-2023-53745 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53745, released December 8, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-53745
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0021
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 8, 2025

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  um: vector: Fix memory leak in vector_config  If the return value of the uml_parse_vector_ifspec function is NULL, we should call kfree(params) to prevent memory leak.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53745.md) | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53745.md) | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.1.20-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-53745](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-53745.md) | Dec 8, 2025 |

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