CVE-2024-27076: media: imx: csc/scaler: fix v4l2_ctrl_handler memory leak
Published May 1, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: imx: csc/scaler: fix v4l2ctrlhandler memory leak
Free the memory allocated in v4l2ctrlhandlerinit on release.
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.4.273
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<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
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Remediation
Event History
May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:14 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27076?
CVE-2024-27076 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-27076?
To fix CVE-2024-27076, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel that address this vulnerability.
3
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27076?
CVE-2024-27076 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, including versions from 5.4 up to 6.8.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-27076?
CVE-2024-27076 involves a memory leak in the v4l2_ctrl_handler within the Linux kernel's media framework.
5
Is there a specific package for Debian users regarding CVE-2024-27076?
Yes, Debian users should look for updates to the 'linux' package that address CVE-2024-27076.