CVE-2024-42138
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mlxsw: core_linecards: Fix double memory deallocation in case of invalid INI file In case of invalid INI file mlxsw_linecard_types_init() deallocates memory but doesn't reset pointer to NULL and returns 0. In case of any error occurred after mlxsw_linecard_types_init() call, mlxsw_linecards_init() calls mlxsw_linecard_types_fini() which performs memory deallocation again. Add pointer reset to NULL. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJul 30, 2024
First seenJul 30, 2024
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 5.19 ≤ v < 6.1.98, 6.2 ≤ v < 6.6.39, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.9.9, 6.10 | 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9 |
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