CVE-2024-36030: octeontx2-af: fix the double free in rvu_npc_freemem()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
octeontx2-af: fix the double free in rvunpcfreemem()
Clang static checker(scan-build) warning： drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvunpc.c:line 2184, column 2 Attempt to free released memory.
npcmcamrsrcsdeinit() has released 'mcam->counters.bmap'. Deleted this redundant kfree() to fix this double free problem.
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
octeontx2-af: fix the double free in rvunpcfreemem()
The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-36030 to this issue.
Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053057-CVE-2024-36030-51dc@gregkh/T
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36030?
CVE-2024-36030 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for double free vulnerabilities leading to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36030?
To resolve CVE-2024-36030, update the kernel to version 6.8.9 or 6.9 for Red Hat, or to specific versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1 for Debian.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-36030?
CVE-2024-36030 affects certain versions of the Linux kernel including Red Hat kernel versions before 6.8.9 and 6.9, and Debian Linux versions as specified.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36030?
CVE-2024-36030 is a memory management vulnerability, specifically a double free issue in the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-36030 still exploitable if the system is updated?
No, updating to the fixed kernel versions will mitigate the exploitation risk associated with CVE-2024-36030.