CVE-2024-38627

stm class: Fix a double free in stm_register_device()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: stm class: Fix a double free in stm_register_device() The put_device(&stm->dev) call will trigger stm_device_release() which frees "stm" so the vfree(stm) on the next line is a double free.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cc30ef8eb6d8f8d6df43152264bbf8835d99931 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0450d3f38e7c6c0a7c0afd4182976ee15573695 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/713fc00c571dde4af3db2dbd5d1b0eadc327817b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7419df1acffbcc90037f6b5a2823e81389659b36 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bfd48bb6e62512b9c392c5002c11e1e3b18d247 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/370c480410f60b90ba3e96abe73ead21ec827b20 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d782a2db8f7ac49c33b9ca3e835500a28667d1be patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3df463865ba42b8f88a590326f4c9ea17a1ce459 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38627?
CVE-2024-38627 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38627?
To fix CVE-2024-38627, 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-2024-38627 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38627 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-2024-38627?
CVE-2024-38627 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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