CVE-2023-54169

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2023-54169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_ptp_open When kvzalloc_node or kvzalloc failed in mlx5e_ptp_open, the memory pointed by "c" or "cparams" is not freed, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the array in the error path.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_ptp_open When kvzalloc_node or kvzalloc failed in mlx5e_ptp_open, the memory pointed by "c" or "cparams" is not freed, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the array in the error path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 145e5637d941daec2e8d1ff21676cbf1aa62cf4d, < 4892e1e548b5bd6524c1c89df06e4849df26fc20; >= 145e5637d941daec2e8d1ff21676cbf1aa62cf4d, < 83a8f7337a14cdb215c76a8f4cf3f3be8b59177d; >= 145e5637d941daec2e8d1ff21676cbf1aa62cf4d, < 7035e3ae600c4e9cb3dc220c24dd77112ddff8b1; >= 145e5637d941daec2e8d1ff21676cbf1aa62cf4d, < d543b649ffe58a0cb4b6948b3305069c5980a1fa
LinuxLinux5.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-54169?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_ptp_open When kvzalloc_node or kvzalloc failed in mlx5e_ptp_open, the memory pointed by "c" or "cparams" is not freed, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the array in the error path.
How severe is CVE-2023-54169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2023-54169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST