CVE-2022-50723
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Memory Leak in Linux bnxt_en Driver Fixed in bnxt_nvm_test
Publication date: 2025-12-24
Last updated on: 2025-12-24
Assigner: kernel.org
Description
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bnxt_en: fix memory leak in bnxt_nvm_test()
Free the kzalloc'ed buffer before returning in the success path.
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| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel's bnxt_en driver, specifically in the bnxt_nvm_test() function. The issue occurs because a buffer allocated with kzalloc is not freed properly on the success path, leading to a memory leak.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The memory leak can cause increased memory usage over time, potentially leading to reduced system performance or stability issues if the leaked memory accumulates.
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