Memory Leak Vulnerability in OpenEuler's th_read() Function

CVE-2021-33645

What is CVE-2021-33645?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the th_read() function of OpenEuler, where the t->th_buf.gnu_longlink variable is not properly freed after memory allocation. This oversight could lead to increased memory consumption over time, impacting system performance and reliability as resources are not reclaimed properly. It is crucial for system administrators and security professionals to address this issue to ensure optimal resource management.

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