CVE-2024-27076: media: imx: csc/scaler: fix v4l2_ctrl_handler memory leak

Published May 1, 2024
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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

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.

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