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cve 2023 53371

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CVE-2023-53371 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the Mellanox mlx5e network driver, which is used for high-performance networking with ConnectX adapters. The bug involves a memory leak in an error path where a dynamically allocated object is not freed, potentially allowing a local attacker or process to exhaust kernel memory and cause denial of service. The fix was applied upstream. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover the technical details of the flaw, the patch, and mitigation strategies for systems using affected hardware. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and system administrators managing Linux-based servers with Mellanox adapters.
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    CVE-2023-53371: Linux mlx5e Driver Memory Leak Fix and Mitigation

    A subtle but important memory‑management bug in the Linux kernel’s Mellanox mlx5e network driver — tracked as CVE‑2023‑53371 — was patched upstream after maintainers discovered an error path that failed to free a dynamically allocated object, permitting a local attacker or misbehaving process to...
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