CVE-2023-52643

iio: core: fix memleak in iio_device_register_sysfs

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: core: fix memleak in iio_device_register_sysfs When iio_device_register_sysfs_group() fails, we should free iio_dev_opaque->chan_attr_group.attrs to prevent potential memleak.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c6d19c8cbf6abcea2c8fca2db26abca2cbf0363 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/359f220d0e753bba840eac19ffedcdc816b532f2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b90126c86d83912688501826643ea698f0df1728 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3db312e06851996e7fb27cb5a8ccab4c0f9cdb93 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95a0d596bbd0552a78e13ced43f2be1038883c81 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52643?
CVE-2023-52643 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52643?
To fix CVE-2023-52643, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-52643 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52643 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52643?
CVE-2023-52643 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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