CVE-2023-53018

Bluetooth: hci_conn: Fix memory leaks

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_conn: Fix memory leaks When hci_cmd_sync_queue() failed in hci_le_terminate_big() or hci_le_big_terminate(), the memory pointed by variable d is not freed, which will cause memory leak. Add release process to error path.

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/f51a825b9f730a782aa768454906b4468e67b667 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3aa21311f36d8a2730c7ccef37235e951f23927b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53018?
CVE-2023-53018 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-53018?
To fix CVE-2023-53018, 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-2023-53018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-53018 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-2023-53018?
CVE-2023-53018 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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