CVE-2024-26860

dm-integrity: fix a memory leak when rechecking the data

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dm-integrity: fix a memory leak when rechecking the data Memory for the "checksums" pointer will leak if the data is rechecked after checksum failure (because the associated kfree won't happen due to 'goto skip_io'). Fix this by freeing the checksums memory before recheck, and just use the "checksum_onstack" memory for storing checksum during recheck.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26860?
CVE-2024-26860 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26860?
To fix CVE-2024-26860, 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-2024-26860 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26860 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-2024-26860?
CVE-2024-26860 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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