Linux Kernel Memory Leak Vulnerability in SCSI MPI3MR Driver

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SCSI MPI3MR driver has been addressed, which involved memory leaks related to the operational reply queue's memory segments. These segments were not properly freed when unloading the driver, leading to unnecessary memory retention.

Impact

The vulnerability could cause memory leaks, where memory is not released back to the system, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance over time.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.5
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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