CVE-2024-50027: thermal: core: Free tzp copy along with the thermal zone
First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thermal: core: Free tzp copy along with the thermal zone The object pointed to by tz->tzp may still be accessed after being freed in thermal_zone_device_unregister(), so move the freeing of it to the point after the removal completion has been completed at which it cannot be accessed any more.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.4<=6.11.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eabe285e1c629a719d6e68fc319939c63b83bf22
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdb0d40507c85bee33c2a71fde7b2e857346f112
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/827a07525c099f54d3b15110408824541ec66b3c
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50027
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50027
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50027
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50027
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50027
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/827a07525c099f54d3b15110408824541ec66b3c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50027?
CVE-2024-50027 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for use-after-free vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50027?
To fix CVE-2024-50027, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50027?
CVE-2024-50027 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.4 to 6.11.4 and specifically the release candidates 6.12-rc1 and 6.12-rc2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50027?
CVE-2024-50027 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability within the thermal subsystem of the Linux kernel.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50027?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-50027; the best course of action is to apply the available patches.
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