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CVE-2023-53466
wifi: mt76: mt7915: fix memory leak in mt7915_mcu_exit
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7915: fix memory leak in mt7915_mcu_exit Always purge mcu skb queues in mt7915_mcu_exit routine even if mt7915_firmware_state fails.

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Published Date :

Oct. 1, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 2, 2025, 7:12 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
Solution
Address memory leak by purging queues during firmware exit.
  • Ensure all mcu skb queues are purged.
  • Modify mt7915_mcu_exit routine.
  • Handle firmware exit failures properly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53466.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3095fe1e1d3198e62a3c7116c4cf7c734871475f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49bd78282e79ad177d14f37f4049f0605bf92dad
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cbb876153b63fe248200f734069c6881cf97722
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Oct. 01, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7915: fix memory leak in mt7915_mcu_exit Always purge mcu skb queues in mt7915_mcu_exit routine even if mt7915_firmware_state fails.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3095fe1e1d3198e62a3c7116c4cf7c734871475f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49bd78282e79ad177d14f37f4049f0605bf92dad
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cbb876153b63fe248200f734069c6881cf97722
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