Memory Leak in Linux Kernel Affects ngbe Functionality

CVE-2025-37874

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's ngbe function, where allocated memory for rss_key is not properly freed in certain error paths during initialization. This oversight can lead to degraded system performance and increased memory usage. The fix implements a correction to ensure that the rss_key and mac_table are freed appropriately, preventing potential double free situations that could further compromise system stability.

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