Memory Leak Vulnerability in Xilinx SOC Driver

CVE-2023-53267

What is CVE-2023-53267?

In the Linux kernel, a memory leak has been identified in the Xilinx SOC driver, specifically in the function 'xlnx_add_cb_for_notify_event()'. This issue arises when memory allocation for callback data fails, and the system neglects to free the allocated memory using 'kfree()'. As a result, failing to handle this properly can lead to increased memory usage over time, potentially affecting system stability and performance. Implementing proper memory management practices, including the addition of 'kfree()', helps to mitigate this risk.

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