CVE-2024-50172: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak
First published: Thu Nov 07 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak In bnxt_re_setup_chip_ctx() when bnxt_qplib_map_db_bar() fails driver is not freeing the memory allocated for "rdev->chip_ctx".
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.5<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 5.10.226-1 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/73e04a6114e08b5eb10e589e12b680955accb376
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/595fa9b17201028d35f92d450fc0ecda873fe469
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5410f225d1651580a4aeb7c72f55e28673b53
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50172
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50172
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50172
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50172
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50172
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/3fc5410f225d1651580a4aeb7c72f55e28673b53
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential memory leak in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50172?
To fix CVE-2024-50172, upgrade the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.5 to 6.6.59 and between 6.7 and 6.11.6, including specific release candidates.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50172?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-50172; updating the kernel is the recommended action.
What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 specifically impacts the RDMA/bnxt_re driver in the Linux kernel.
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