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CVE-2023-53792
nvme-core: fix memory leak in dhchap_ctrl_secret
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-core: fix memory leak in dhchap_ctrl_secret Free dhchap_secret in nvme_ctrl_dhchap_ctrl_secret_store() before we return when nvme_auth_generate_key() returns error.

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Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2025, 1:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2025, 6:37 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
Fix a memory leak by freeing allocated secrets before returning on error.
  • Apply the nvme-core patch.
  • Ensure secrets are freed on error.
  • Update the Linux kernel.
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-2023-53792.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39b90fc75943406d2bd60fd1ea041aca2559cc5f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43d0724d756a13694f612a8a151f835ad6425b93
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ec30a62789913b1bd0f0d44ea4d0d2d5608b1e8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99c2dcc8ffc24e210a3aa05c204d92f3ef460b05
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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Dec. 09, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nvme-core: fix memory leak in dhchap_ctrl_secret Free dhchap_secret in nvme_ctrl_dhchap_ctrl_secret_store() before we return when nvme_auth_generate_key() returns error.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39b90fc75943406d2bd60fd1ea041aca2559cc5f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43d0724d756a13694f612a8a151f835ad6425b93
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ec30a62789913b1bd0f0d44ea4d0d2d5608b1e8
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99c2dcc8ffc24e210a3aa05c204d92f3ef460b05
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