CVE-2024-26734

devlink: fix possible use-after-free and memory leaks in devlink_init()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix possible use-after-free and memory leaks in devlink_init() The pernet operations structure for the subsystem must be registered before registering the generic netlink family. Make an unregister in case of unsuccessful registration.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/919092bd5482b7070ae66d1daef73b600738f3a2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e91d3561e28d7665f4f837880501dc8755f635a9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/def689fc26b9a9622d2e2cb0c4933dd3b1c8071c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26734?
CVE-2024-26734 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26734?
To fix CVE-2024-26734, 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-2024-26734 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26734 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-2024-26734?
CVE-2024-26734 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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