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CVE-2023-53128:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-53128 is a vulnerability identified in the Linux kernel related to a memory leak in the SCSI mpi3mr driver. The issue was discovered and disclosed around May 2025, affecting the throttle_groups functionality where a missing kfree() call caused memory leakage (NVD, Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability specifically involves a memory leak in the SCSI mpi3mr driver's throttle_groups implementation. The core issue stems from a missing kfree() call, which results in memory not being properly deallocated (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability results in a memory leak in the Linux kernel's SCSI subsystem, which could potentially lead to system resource exhaustion over time (Debian Tracker).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in various Linux distributions. Debian has addressed this in multiple releases: bullseye (5.10.234-1), bookworm (6.1.137-1), and trixie/sid (6.12.27-1). The fix involves adding the missing kfree() call to properly deallocate memory (Debian Tracker).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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