CVE-2024-26986

drm/amdkfd: Fix memory leak in create_process failure

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Fix memory leak in create_process failure Fix memory leak due to a leaked mmget reference on an error handling code path that is triggered when attempting to create KFD processes while a GPU reset is in progress.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa02d43367a9adf8c85fb382fea4171fb266c8d0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0dcd876411644da98a6b4d5a18d32ca94c15bdb5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/18921b205012568b45760753ad3146ddb9e2d4e2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26986?
CVE-2024-26986 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26986?
To fix CVE-2024-26986, 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-2024-26986 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26986 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-2024-26986?
CVE-2024-26986 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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