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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53371
net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create The memory pointed to by the fs->any pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_destroy().

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 18, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 14, 2026, 7:16 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
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Fix memory leak by freeing fs->any pointer in error path.
  • Free the memory pointed to by fs->any in the error path.
  • Ensure the error path matches mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_destroy().
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-2023-53371.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3250affdc658557a41df9c5fb567723e421f8bf2 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75df2fe6d160e16be880aacacd521b135d7177c9 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a75a6f169c3df3a94802314aa61282772ac75b8 Patch
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53371 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-401
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-401
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.4.5 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.13 up to (excluding) 6.1.40
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3250affdc658557a41df9c5fb567723e421f8bf2 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75df2fe6d160e16be880aacacd521b135d7177c9 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a75a6f169c3df3a94802314aa61282772ac75b8 Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Sep. 18, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: fix memory leak in mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create The memory pointed to by the fs->any pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_create, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_fs_tt_redirect_any_destroy().
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3250affdc658557a41df9c5fb567723e421f8bf2
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75df2fe6d160e16be880aacacd521b135d7177c9
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a75a6f169c3df3a94802314aa61282772ac75b8
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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