CVE-2024-38627: stm class: Fix a double free in stm_register_device()
First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: stm class: Fix a double free in stm_register_device() The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38627">CVE-2024-38627</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024062140-CVE-2024-38627-9b57@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024062140-CVE-2024-38627-9b57@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <4.19.316 | 4.19.316 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.4.278 | 5.4.278 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.10.219 | 5.10.219 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.15.161 | 5.15.161 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.93 | 6.1.93 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.33 | 6.6.33 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9.4 | 6.9.4 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.10 | 6.10 |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.7<4.19.316 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.278 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.219 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.161 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.93 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.9.4 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.16-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/370c480410f60b90ba3e96abe73ead21ec827b20
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3df463865ba42b8f88a590326f4c9ea17a1ce459
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bfd48bb6e62512b9c392c5002c11e1e3b18d247
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cc30ef8eb6d8f8d6df43152264bbf8835d99931
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/713fc00c571dde4af3db2dbd5d1b0eadc327817b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7419df1acffbcc90037f6b5a2823e81389659b36
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0450d3f38e7c6c0a7c0afd4182976ee15573695
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d782a2db8f7ac49c33b9ca3e835500a28667d1be
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38627
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38627
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38627
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38627
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38627
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/3df463865ba42b8f88a590326f4c9ea17a1ce459
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38627
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024062140-CVE-2024-38627-9b57@gregkh/T
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5365
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5364
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11313
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293700
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38627?
CVE-2024-38627 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel due to the potential for double free issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38627?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38627, ensure that your Linux kernel version is updated to one of the fixed versions, such as 4.19.317 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-38627?
CVE-2024-38627 affects multiple Linux kernel versions including those earlier than 4.19.317, 5.4.279, 5.10.220, and specific patched versions from Red Hat.
What does CVE-2024-38627 impact?
CVE-2024-38627 impacts the Linux kernel's stm class, leading to a vulnerability that can be exploited through device registration.
Is CVE-2024-38627 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-38627 is considered to be locally exploitable, meaning an attacker would need local access to the system to exploit this vulnerability.
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