Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: DR, fix memory leak in mlx5dr_cmd_create_reformat_ctx when mlx5_cmd_exec failed in mlx5dr_cmd_create_reformat_ctx, the memory pointed by 'in' is not released, which will cause memory leak. Move memory release after mlx5_cmd_exec.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4, < 5.4.253 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/00cecb0a8f9e7a21754d5ad85813ab6b47b3308fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/165159854757dbae0dfd1812b27051da35aa6223Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3169c3854397f3070a63b1b772db16dcb8cba7b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5dd77585dd9d0e03dd1bceb95f0269a7eaf6b936Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/622d71d99124e69f7bf2e2b7a89f5f444a24d235Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/800d8c96bf997da5eb76ccf8d88795c4231c83fbPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53546?
CVE-2023-53546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: DR, fix memory leak in mlx5dr_cmd_create_reformat_ctx when mlx5_cmd_exec failed in mlx5dr_cmd_create_reformat_ctx, the m...
How severe is CVE-2023-53546?
CVE-2023-53546 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-2023-53546?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.