CVE-2024-56546: drivers: soc: xilinx: add the missing kfree in xlnx_add_cb_for_suspend()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drivers: soc: xilinx: add the missing kfree in xlnxaddcbforsuspend()
If we fail to allocate memory for cbdata by kmalloc, the memory allocation for evedata is never freed, add the missing kfree() in the error handling path.
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56546?
CVE-2024-56546 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for memory leaks in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56546?
To mitigate CVE-2024-56546, upgrade to the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1 of the Linux package.
Which Linux kernels are affected by CVE-2024-56546?
CVE-2024-56546 affects the Linux kernel prior to the fixed versions specified in the security patches.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-56546?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-56546 pertains to memory allocation failure not being handled correctly, leading to potential memory leaks.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2024-56546?
As of now, there is no known public exploit specifically targeting CVE-2024-56546.