CVE-2023-53195
mlxsw: minimal: fix potential memory leak in mlxsw_m_linecards_init
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mlxsw: minimal: fix potential memory leak in mlxsw_m_linecards_init The line cards array is not freed in the error path of mlxsw_m_linecards_init(), which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the array in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlxsw_m_linecards_fini().
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2025, 3:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Free the array in the error path.
- Ensure error paths mirror cleanup functions.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Sep. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mlxsw: minimal: fix potential memory leak in mlxsw_m_linecards_init The line cards array is not freed in the error path of mlxsw_m_linecards_init(), which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the array in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlxsw_m_linecards_fini(). Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08fc75735fda3be97194bfbf3c899c87abb3d0fe Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd716022c968bc6748f23708b986f845b45791b7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4f5b1dd816dccd4ee6bb60b2a81a3d4373636a9