Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-53128: scsi: mpi3mr: Fix throttle_groups memory leak

First published: Fri May 02 2025(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Fix throttle_groups memory leak Add a missing kfree().

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-53128?

    CVE-2023-53128 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-53128?

    To fix CVE-2023-53128, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to the patched version that addresses the memory leak issue.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2023-53128?

    CVE-2023-53128 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the mpi3mr SCSI driver.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2023-53128?

    The implications of CVE-2023-53128 include potential memory leaks which could lead to resource exhaustion in systems running the affected kernel.

  • Is CVE-2023-53128 exploitable?

    CVE-2023-53128 is not directly exploitable but may impact system performance due to resource management issues.

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