CVE-2024-40903

High

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: tcpm: fix use-after-free case in tcpm_register_source_caps There could be a potential use-after-free case in tcpm_register_source_caps(). This could happen when: * new (say invalid) source caps are advertised * the existing source caps are unregistered * tcpm_register_source_caps() returns with an error as usb_power_delivery_register_capabilities() fails This causes port->partner_source_caps to hold on to the now freed source caps. Reset port->partner_source_caps value to NULL after unregistering existing source caps.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJul 12, 2024
First seenJul 12, 2024

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel6.1.61 ≤ v < 6.1.95, 6.6.31 ≤ v < 6.6.35, 6.9 ≤ v < 6.9.6, 6.106.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6

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