CVE-2023-53371: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create The memory pointed to by the fs->any pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_destroy().

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.13 — 6.1.40
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.4.5
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3250affdc658557a41df9c5fb567723e421f8bf2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75df2fe6d160e16be880aacacd521b135d7177c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a75a6f169c3df3a94802314aa61282772ac75b8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53371? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create The memory pointed to by the fs->any pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_destroy(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53371? +

CVE-2023-53371 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53371? +

CVE-2023-53371 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53371? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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