CVE-2024-50172: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak
Published Nov 7, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/bnxtre: Fix a possible memory leak
In bnxtresetupchipctx() when bnxtqplibmapdbbar() fails driver is not freeing the memory allocated for "rdev->chipctx".
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<6.6.59
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
Remediation
Event History
Nov 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50172?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-50172; updating the kernel is the recommended action.
5
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.