First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_scmi: Fix double free in OPTEE transport Channels can be shared between protocols, avoid freeing the same channel descriptors twice when unloading the stack.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | >=5.18<6.1.113 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.54 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.13 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.11.2 |
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CVE-2024-49853 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for double free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.
CVE-2024-49853 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between versions 5.18 and 6.11.2 inclusive.
To fix CVE-2024-49853, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-49853 primarily impacts Linux-based systems utilizing the affected kernel versions.
CVE-2024-49853 is considered a local vulnerability because it requires local access to exploit the double free issue.