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- CVE-2023-53014
CVE-2023-53014: dmaengine: tegra: Fix memory leak in terminate_all()
First published: Thu Mar 27 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: tegra: Fix memory leak in terminate_all() Terminate vdesc when terminating an ongoing transfer. This will ensure that the vdesc is present in the desc_terminated list The descriptor will be freed later in desc_free_list(). This fixes the memory leaks which can happen when terminating an ongoing transfer.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-53014?
CVE-2023-53014 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on memory management in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53014?
To fix CVE-2023-53014, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability is addressed.
What causes CVE-2023-53014?
CVE-2023-53014 is caused by a memory leak in the dmaengine component of the Linux kernel during the termination of ongoing transfers.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-53014?
The potential impacts of CVE-2023-53014 include increased memory usage and possible application crashes due to unfreed memory descriptors.
Is CVE-2023-53014 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2023-53014 is not considered to be remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected system.
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