CVE-2023-53120
kernel: scsi: mpi3mr: Fix config page DMA memory leak
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 2, 2025
Updated · July 22, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the mpi3mr module in the Linux kernel. A memory leak can occur due to pending DMA allocations from the driver after it is released from the device. This issue potentially impacts system performance and results in a denial of service.
Statement
This issue has been fixed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9 and 9.3 via RHSA-2023:7077 [1] and RHSA-2023:6583 [2], respectively.
[1]. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7077
[2]. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6583
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime