Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2023-52706
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to a memory leak in the Linux kernel's sim component, specifically in the `gpio sim remove hogs()` function. This is due to an inverted logic bug that prevents GPIO hog structures from being freed. Exploitation of this issue could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.