Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: fw: fix memory leak in debugfs Fix a memory leak that occurs when reading the fw_info file all the way, since we return NULL indicating no more data, but don't free the status tracking object.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.8, < 5.10.180 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37f64bc8e001f216566d17ef9fd5608c762ebcd4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d90d2f4a018fe8cfd65068bc6350b6222be4852Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89496d6cff297c88fe0286a440c380ceb172da2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b830ba20b43be52eae7d4087b61a0079dec56820Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e302e9ca14a86a80eadfb24a34d8675aadaf3ef3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe17124282da055cb2e53f0131521459b5c7866cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53422?
CVE-2023-53422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: fw: fix memory leak in debugfs Fix a memory leak that occurs when reading the fw_info file all the way, since we re...
How severe is CVE-2023-53422?
CVE-2023-53422 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.