Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix memory leak in ath12k_qmi_driver_event_work() Currently the buffer pointed by event is not freed in case ATH12K_FLAG_UNREGISTERING bit is set, this causes memory leak. Add a goto skip instead of return, to ensure event and all the list entries are freed properly. Tested-on: QCN9274 hw2.0 PCI WLAN.WBE.1.0.1-00029-QCAHKSWPL_SILICONZ-1
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/960412bee0ea75f6b3c2dca4a3535795ee84c47a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a87f59041a7f77b4bdab05cea60ac6adc69dc5d2
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53767?
CVE-2023-53767 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix memory leak in ath12k_qmi_driver_event_work() Currently the buffer pointed by event is not freed in case ATH12K_...
How severe is CVE-2023-53767?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53767?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.