CVE-2023-53017

Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix memory leak in hci_update_adv_data()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix memory leak in hci_update_adv_data() When hci_cmd_sync_queue() failed in hci_update_adv_data(), inst_ptr is not freed, which will cause memory leak, convert to use ERR_PTR/PTR_ERR to pass the instance to callback so no memory needs to be allocated.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ac6043bd3e5b58d30f50737aedc2e58e8087ad5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ed8b37cbaf14574c779064ef1372af62e8ba6aa patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53017?
CVE-2023-53017 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-53017?
To fix CVE-2023-53017, 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-2023-53017 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-53017 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-2023-53017?
CVE-2023-53017 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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