CVE-2024-56572: media: platform: allegro-dvt: Fix possible memory leak in allocate_buffers_internal()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: platform: allegro-dvt: Fix possible memory leak in allocatebuffersinternal()
The buffer in the loop should be released under the exception path, otherwise there may be a memory leak here.
To mitigate this, free the buffer when allegroallocbuffer fails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56572?
CVE-2024-56572 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory leak issues in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56572?
To fix CVE-2024-56572, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the appropriate patches addressing the memory leak.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56572?
CVE-2024-56572 affects the Linux kernel versions between 5.3 and 5.4.287, 5.5 and 5.10.231, 5.11 and 5.15.174, 5.16 and 6.1.120, 6.2 and 6.6.64, and 6.7 and 6.12.4.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-56572 resolve?
CVE-2024-56572 resolves a potential memory leak in the allocate_buffers_internal() function of the Linux kernel.
Is there any impact on system performance due to CVE-2024-56572?
While CVE-2024-56572 primarily addresses memory leaks, the potential impact on system performance may vary depending on memory usage patterns.