Linux Kernel DMA Memory Leak Vulnerability in mpi3mr SCSI Driver

Vulnerability

A vulnerability leading to a DMA memory leak has been identified in the Linux kernel's mpi3mr SCSI driver. This issue arises when a device driver has outstanding DMA allocations while being released from the device, causing a memory management problem.

Impact

The vulnerability causes a memory leak, where DMA allocations are not properly released, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance.

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

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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