CVE-2024-56746

fbdev: sh7760fb: Fix a possible memory leak in sh7760fb_alloc_mem()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: sh7760fb: Fix a possible memory leak in sh7760fb_alloc_mem() When information such as info->screen_base is not ready, calling sh7760fb_free_mem() does not release memory correctly. Call dma_free_coherent() instead.

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/0d3fb3b3e9d66f7b6346e3b90bc0ff48683539ce patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d48cbfa90dce506030151915fa3346d67f964af4 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29216bb390e36daeebef66abaa02d9751330252b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4fbd70e15fafe36a7583954ce189aaf5536aeec patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40f4326ed05a3b3537556ff2a844958b9e779a98 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3dd9df8e5f34c6fc4217a7498c1fb3c352d4afc2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d10cd53e5a7fb3b7c6f83d4d9a5ea1d97a3ed9a5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bad37309c8b8bf1cfc893750df0951a804009ca0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f89d17ae2ac42931be2a0153fecbf8533280c927 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56746?
CVE-2024-56746 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56746?
To fix CVE-2024-56746, 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-2024-56746 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56746 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-2024-56746?
CVE-2024-56746 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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