CVE-2024-56715

ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure If register_netdev() fails, then the driver leaks the netdev notifier. Fix this by calling ionic_lif_unregister() on register_netdev() failure. This will also call ionic_lif_unregister_phc() if it has already been registered.

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/87847938f5708b2509b279369c96572254bcf2ba patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da93a12876f8b969df7316dc93aac7e725f88252 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da5736f516a664a9e1ff74902663c64c423045d2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee2e931b2b46de9af7f681258e8ec8e2cd81cfc6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9590d32e090ea2751e131ae5273859ca22f5ac14 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56715?
CVE-2024-56715 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56715?
To fix CVE-2024-56715, 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-2024-56715 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56715 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-2024-56715?
CVE-2024-56715 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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