CVE-2024-36954

tipc: fix a possible memleak in tipc_buf_append

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: fix a possible memleak in tipc_buf_append __skb_linearize() doesn't free the skb when it fails, so move '*buf = NULL' after __skb_linearize(), so that the skb can be freed on the err path.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
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/01cd1b7b685751ee422d00d050292a3d277652d6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f87fd9476cf9725d774e6dcb7d17859c6a6d1ae patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/adbce6d20da6254c86425a8d4359b221b5ccbccd patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42c8471b0566c7539e7dd584b4d0ebd3cec8cb2c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d03a82f4f8144befdc10518e732e2a60b34c870e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/614c5a5ae45a921595952117b2e2bd4d4bf9b574 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3210d34fda4caff212cb53729e6bd46de604d565 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97bf6f81b29a8efaf5d0983251a7450e5794370d patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00019.html mailing list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36954?
CVE-2024-36954 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36954?
To fix CVE-2024-36954, 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-2024-36954 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36954 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-2024-36954?
CVE-2024-36954 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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