CVE-2024-40997

cpufreq: amd-pstate: fix memory leak on CPU EPP exit

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate: fix memory leak on CPU EPP exit The cpudata memory from kzalloc() in amd_pstate_epp_cpu_init() is not freed in the analogous exit function, so fix that. [ rjw: Subject and changelog edits ]

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/448efb7ea0bfa2c4e27c5a2eb5684fd225cd12cd patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8015c17fe11a8608cc3eb83d0ab831e1845a9582 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cea04f3d9aeebda9d9c063c0dfa71e739c322c81 patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40997?
CVE-2024-40997 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40997?
To fix CVE-2024-40997, 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-2024-40997 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40997 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-2024-40997?
CVE-2024-40997 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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