CVE-2024-43861: net: usb: qmi_wwan: fix memory leak for not ip packets
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: usb: qmiwwan: fix memory leak for not ip packets
Free the unused skb when not ip packets arrive.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43861?
CVE-2024-43861 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential memory leaks in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43861?
To fix CVE-2024-43861, update your Linux kernel to a version that addresses the memory leak issue.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-43861?
CVE-2024-43861 affects multiple Linux kernel versions from 4.12 to 6.11-rc2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43861?
CVE-2024-43861 is a memory leak vulnerability associated with the qmi_wwan driver in the Linux kernel.
Is there a recommended kernel version to mitigate CVE-2024-43861?
Yes, upgrading to kernel version 6.1.123-1 or later is recommended to mitigate CVE-2024-43861.