Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0582a3caaa3e2f7b80bcb113ad3c910eac15a63e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c265d8c2e25546a6b7ee16d36f2bb79b6160c2c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c6cf0b6097bf1bf1b2a89b521e9ecd26b581a93a
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-54106?
CVE-2023-54106 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the err...
How severe is CVE-2023-54106?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2023-54106?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.