CVE-2024-40936

cxl/region: Fix memregion leaks in devm_cxl_add_region()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxl/region: Fix memregion leaks in devm_cxl_add_region() Move the mode verification to __create_region() before allocating the memregion to avoid the memregion leaks.

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/d8316838aa0686da63a8be4194b7a17b0103ae4a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbb5d8746381c82f7e0fb6171094d375b492f266 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49ba7b515c4c0719b866d16f068e62d16a8a3dd1 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40936?
CVE-2024-40936 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40936?
To fix CVE-2024-40936, 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-2024-40936 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40936 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-2024-40936?
CVE-2024-40936 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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