CVE-2024-50159

firmware: arm_scmi: Fix the double free in scmi_debugfs_common_setup()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_scmi: Fix the double free in scmi_debugfs_common_setup() Clang static checker(scan-build) throws below warning： | drivers/firmware/arm_scmi/driver.c:line 2915, column 2 | Attempt to free released memory. When devm_add_action_or_reset() fails, scmi_debugfs_common_cleanup() will run twice which causes double free of 'dbg->name'. Remove the redundant scmi_debugfs_common_cleanup() to fix this problem.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d91d07913aee90556362d648d6a28a1eda419dc patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb324fdaf546bf14bc4c17e0037bca6cb952b121 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39b13dce1a91cdfc3bec9238f9e89094551bd428 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50159?
CVE-2024-50159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50159?
To fix CVE-2024-50159, 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-2024-50159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50159 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-2024-50159?
CVE-2024-50159 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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