CVE-2024-55639: net: renesas: rswitch: avoid use-after-put for a device tree node

Published Jan 11, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: renesas: rswitch: avoid use-after-put for a device tree node

The device tree node saved in the rswitchdevice structure is used at several driver locations. So passing this node to ofnodeput() after the first use is wrong.

Move ofnodeput() for this node to exit paths.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.6.67
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Jan 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:44 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55639?

CVE-2024-55639 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55639?

To address CVE-2024-55639, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the fix.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-55639?

CVE-2024-55639 affects various versions of the Linux kernel used in different Linux distributions.

4

What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2024-55639?

CVE-2024-55639 involves a use-after-put vulnerability in the rswitch device driver affecting device tree node management.

5

Is CVE-2024-55639 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2024-55639 is actively being exploited.

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