Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's iwlwifi Wi-Fi Driver

CVE-2023-53422

What is CVE-2023-53422?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the iwlwifi Wi-Fi driver within the Linux kernel. When accessing the fw_info file, the driver fails to adequately free resources upon returning NULL, which can lead to memory waste. This issue arises due to improper management of the status tracking object, particularly when the end of data is reached. Addressing this issue is critical to ensure optimal resource usage and system stability.

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