CVE-2024-42069

net: mana: Fix possible double free in error handling path

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mana: Fix possible double free in error handling path When auxiliary_device_add() returns error and then calls auxiliary_device_uninit(), callback function adev_release calls kfree(madev). We shouldn't call kfree(madev) again in the error handling path. Set 'madev' to NULL.

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/3243e64eb4d897c3eeb48b2a7221ab5a95e1282a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed45c0a0b662079d4c0e518014cc148c753979b4 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1864b8224195d0e43ddb92a8151f54f6562090cc patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42069?
CVE-2024-42069 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42069?
To fix CVE-2024-42069, 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-2024-42069 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42069 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-2024-42069?
CVE-2024-42069 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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