CVE-2024-50172

RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak In bnxt_re_setup_chip_ctx() when bnxt_qplib_map_db_bar() fails driver is not freeing the memory allocated for "rdev->chip_ctx".

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/73e04a6114e08b5eb10e589e12b680955accb376 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/595fa9b17201028d35f92d450fc0ecda873fe469 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5410f225d1651580a4aeb7c72f55e28673b53 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50172?
To fix CVE-2024-50172, 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-2024-50172 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50172 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-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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