CVE-2024-26655

Fix memory leak in posix_clock_open()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Fix memory leak in posix_clock_open() If the clk ops.open() function returns an error, we don't release the pccontext we allocated for this clock. Re-organize the code slightly to make it all more obvious.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88649b49523e8cbe95254440d803e38c19d2341 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0200dd7ed2335469955d7e69cc1a6fa7df1f3847 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b4cdd9c5676559b8a7c944ac5269b914b8c0bb8 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26655?
CVE-2024-26655 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26655?
To fix CVE-2024-26655, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26655 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26655 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26655?
CVE-2024-26655 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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