CVE-2024-26655: Fix memory leak in posix_clock_open()
First published: Mon Apr 01 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Fix memory leak in posix_clock_open() If the clk ops.open() function returns an error, we don't release the pccontext we allocated for this clock. Re-organize the code slightly to make it all more obvious.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.8<6.8.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.9-rc1 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 6.12.11-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0200dd7ed2335469955d7e69cc1a6fa7df1f3847
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b4cdd9c5676559b8a7c944ac5269b914b8c0bb8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a88649b49523e8cbe95254440d803e38c19d2341
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26655
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26655
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26655
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26655
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26655
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/5b4cdd9c5676559b8a7c944ac5269b914b8c0bb8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26655?
The severity of CVE-2024-26655 is classified as moderate due to the potential for a memory leak in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26655?
To fix CVE-2024-26655, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel specified in the vulnerability report.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-26655?
CVE-2024-26655 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.7 and 6.8 as well as 6.9-rc1.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26655?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-26655; updating the kernel is the recommended solution.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-26655?
CVE-2024-26655 impacts any systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel, which may include servers and desktop environments.
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