CVE-2024-50170: net: bcmasp: fix potential memory leak in bcmasp_xmit()
First published: Thu Nov 07 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmasp: fix potential memory leak in bcmasp_xmit() The bcmasp_xmit() returns NETDEV_TX_OK without freeing skb in case of mapping fails, add dev_kfree_skb() to fix it.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.6<6.6.59 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7218de0778aefbbbcfe474a55f88bbf6f244627d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f689f20d3e09f2d4d0a2c575a9859115a33e68bd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fed07d3eb8a8d9fcc0e455175a89bc6445d6faed
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50170
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50170
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50170
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50170
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50170
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/fed07d3eb8a8d9fcc0e455175a89bc6445d6faed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50170?
CVE-2024-50170 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50170?
To fix CVE-2024-50170, ensure you update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-50170?
CVE-2024-50170 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 6.7 to 6.11.6 and includes certain release candidates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50170?
CVE-2024-50170 is a memory leak vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling in the bcmasp_xmit() function.
Is CVE-2024-50170 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no known exploits actively targeting CVE-2024-50170.
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