CVE-2024-27039: clk: hisilicon: hi3559a: Fix an erroneous devm_kfree()

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

clk: hisilicon: hi3559a: Fix an erroneous devmkfree()

'pclk' is an array allocated just before the for loop for all clk that need to be registered. It is incremented at each loop iteration.

If a clkregister() call fails, 'pclk' may point to something different from what should be freed.

The best we can do, is to avoid this wrong release of memory.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.14<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27039?

CVE-2024-27039 has been classified with a specific severity level that indicates its potential impact on system security.

2

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-27039?

CVE-2024-27039 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, and 6.12.12-1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-27039?

To fix CVE-2024-27039, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that resolves the vulnerability.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-27039?

CVE-2024-27039 pertains to an issue in the Linux kernel related to an erroneous devm_kfree() function in the clk: hisilicon: hi3559a module.

5

Is there a specific mitigation for CVE-2024-27039?

The recommended mitigation for CVE-2024-27039 is applying the necessary kernel updates or patches released by the vendors.

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