Linux kernel
cpe:2.3:a:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, +4 more
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.
The vulnerability causes a memory leak, where DMA allocations are not properly released, potentially leading to increased memory usage and degradation of system performance.
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