CVE-2024-27078: media: v4l2-tpg: fix some memleaks in tpg_alloc
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: v4l2-tpg: fix some memleaks in tpgalloc
In tpgalloc, resources should be deallocated in each and every error-handling paths, since they are allocated in for statements. Otherwise there would be memleaks because tpgfree is called only when tpgalloc return 0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27078?
CVE-2024-27078 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential memory leaks in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27078?
To fix CVE-2024-27078, upgrade the Linux kernel to at least version 5.10.223-1, 6.1.119-1, or later depending on your distribution.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27078?
CVE-2024-27078 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 3.18 to 6.8.2.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-27078?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-27078 includes increased memory usage leading to degraded system performance.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27078?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-27078 except to apply the recommended kernel patches.