CVE-2024-26930: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix double free of the ha->vp_map pointer
First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix double free of the ha-&gt;vp_map pointer The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26930">CVE-2024-26930</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050122-CVE-2024-26930-4f3e@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050122-CVE-2024-26930-4f3e@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.24 | 6.6.24 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.7.12 | 6.7.12 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.3 | 6.8.3 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| Linux Kernel | <6.6.24 | |
| 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 | 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/825d63164a2e6bacb059a9afb5605425b485413f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7deb675d674f44e0ddbab87fee8f9f098925e73
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e288285d47784fdcf7c81be56df7d65c6f10c58b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f14cee7a882cb79528f17a2335f53e9fd1848467
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26930
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26930
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050122-CVE-2024-26930-4f3e@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2278249
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5067
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5066
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6997
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2278248
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26930
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26930
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26930
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26930
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/e288285d47784fdcf7c81be56df7d65c6f10c58b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26930?
CVE-2024-26930 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential implications from a double free error in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26930?
To remediate CVE-2024-26930, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, or 6.9 and ensure you apply the latest patches available for your distribution.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-26930?
CVE-2024-26930 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to 6.6.24, between 6.7 and 6.7.12, between 6.8 and 6.8.3, and 6.9-rc1.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2024-26930?
The potential risks of CVE-2024-26930 include system instability and possible remote code execution if exploited, due to improper management of memory resources.
Is CVE-2024-26930 specific to any Linux distribution?
CVE-2024-26930 is not limited to a specific Linux distribution and can impact various distributions that utilize the affected versions of the Linux kernel.
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