CVE-2024-50071

pinctrl: nuvoton: fix a double free in ma35_pinctrl_dt_node_to_map_func()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: nuvoton: fix a double free in ma35_pinctrl_dt_node_to_map_func() 'new_map' is allocated using devm_* which takes care of freeing the allocated data on device removal, call to .dt_free_map = pinconf_generic_dt_free_map double frees the map as pinconf_generic_dt_free_map() calls pinctrl_utils_free_map(). Fix this by using kcalloc() instead of auto-managed devm_kcalloc().

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
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/6441d9c3d71b59c8fd27d4e381c7471a32ac1a68 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fd976afe9743110f20a23f93b7ff9693f2be4bf patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50071?
CVE-2024-50071 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50071?
To fix CVE-2024-50071, 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-2024-50071 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50071 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-2024-50071?
CVE-2024-50071 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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