CVE-2023-54106
published 2025-12-24CVE-2023-54106: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by the…
PriorityP416medium5.5
EPSS
0.18%
8.2th percentile
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
Affected
10 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 6.1.52-1 (bookworm) | linux 6.1.52-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux | — | — |
| linux | linux | >= af8bbf7300686961f74e72e2dc10a76672603cb3 < 0582a3caaa3e2f7b80bcb113ad3c910eac15a63e | 0582a3caaa3e2f7b80bcb113ad3c910eac15a63e |
| linux | linux | >= af8bbf7300686961f74e72e2dc10a76672603cb3 < c265d8c2e25546a6b7ee16d36f2bb79b6160c2c3 | c265d8c2e25546a6b7ee16d36f2bb79b6160c2c3 |
| linux | linux | >= af8bbf7300686961f74e72e2dc10a76672603cb3 < c6cf0b6097bf1bf1b2a89b521e9ecd26b581a93a | c6cf0b6097bf1bf1b2a89b521e9ecd26b581a93a |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.1.52-1 | 6.1.52-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.4.11-1 | 6.4.11-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.4.11-1 | 6.4.11-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.0.0 < 6.1.45 | 6.1.45 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.2.0 < 6.4.10 | 6.4.10 |
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OSV
CVE-2023-54106: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by
osv·2025-12-24
CVE-2023-54106 CVE-2023-54106: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
GHSA
GHSA-2c4h-2ghg-m6fj: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to b
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-12-24
CVE-2023-54106 GHSA-2c4h-2ghg-m6fj: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to b
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
OSV
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
osv·2025-12-24
CVE-2023-54106 net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
Red Hat
kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
vendor_redhat·2025-12-24·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-54106 [MEDIUM] CWE-772 kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit a memory leak in the `mlx5e_init_rep_rx` function within the `net/mlx5` module. This vulnerability occurs when memory is not properly released during an error handling path. Successful exploitation could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, making the
Debian
CVE-2023-54106: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: f...
vendor_debian·2023
CVE-2023-54106 CVE-2023-54106: linux - In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: f...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 6.1.52-1)
bullseye: resolved
forky: resolved (fixed in 6.4.11-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 6.4.11-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 6.4.11-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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CVE-2023-54106 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz
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## CVE-2023-54106 :
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
Source : NVD
Published December 24, 2025
CNA Score N/A
Affected Technologies
Linux Kernel
Linux Debian
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 6.8
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) N/A
Affected packages and libraries
dtb-mediatek
kernel-64k-d
Bugzilla
CVE-2023-54106 kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
bugzilla·2025-12-24
CVE-2023-54106 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-54106 kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
CVE-2023-54106 kernel: Linux kernel: Denial of Service via memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5: fix potential memory leak in mlx5e_init_rep_rx
The memory pointed to by the priv->rx_res pointer is not freed in the error
path of mlx5e_init_rep_rx, which can lead to a memory leak. Fix by freeing
the memory in the error path, thereby making the error path identical to
mlx5e_cleanup_rep_rx().
Discussion:
Upstream advisory:
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2025122412-CVE-2023-54106-b8da@gregkh/T
2025-12-24
Published