CVE-2024-35792: crypto: rk3288 - Fix use after free in unprepare

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

crypto: rk3288 - Fix use after free in unprepare

The unprepare call must be carried out before the finalize call as the latter can free the request.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch crypto: rk3288 - Fix use after free in unprepare

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:24 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35792?

CVE-2024-35792 has been classified with a critical severity due to the potential for exploitation in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35792?

To fix CVE-2024-35792, users must update their Linux kernel to a version that patches this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-35792?

CVE-2024-35792 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6 and 6.8-rc6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-35792?

CVE-2024-35792 is a use after free vulnerability that could lead to serious memory corruption in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-35792?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-35792 other than applying the necessary kernel updates.

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