The Linux kernel is a widely used operating system that provides the foundation for many applications and services. A memory leak in the mlx5e FS TT Redirect Any Create function can lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, where an attacker can cause the system to run out of memory, leading to crashes or instability.
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To fix this vulnerability, update your Linux system to a newer kernel version that includes the patch. You can do this by:
sudo apt-get upgrade (for Ubuntu-based systems)sudo yum update (for RHEL/CentOS-based systems)sudo dnf update (for Fedora-based systems)Immediate mitigations include monitoring system resource usage and restarting the kernel if necessary.