CVE-2024-56572

media: platform: allegro-dvt: Fix possible memory leak in allocate_buffers_internal()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: platform: allegro-dvt: Fix possible memory leak in allocate_buffers_internal() The buffer in the loop should be released under the exception path, otherwise there may be a memory leak here. To mitigate this, free the buffer when allegro_alloc_buffer fails.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56572?
CVE-2024-56572 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56572?
To fix CVE-2024-56572, 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-2024-56572 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56572 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-2024-56572?
CVE-2024-56572 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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