CVE-2024-36030: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: fix the double free in rvu_npc_freemem() Clang static checker(scan-build) warning： drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_npc.c:line 2184, column 2 Attempt to free released memory. npc_mcam_rsrcs_deinit() has released 'mcam->counters.bmap'. Deleted this redundant kfree() to fix this double free problem.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.9
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e965eba43e9724f3e603d7b7cc83e53b23d155e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5aa87a2c0a72132ffc793fb0a5375b2a65d520a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e965eba43e9724f3e603d7b7cc83e53b23d155e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5aa87a2c0a72132ffc793fb0a5375b2a65d520a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36030? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: fix the double free in rvu_npc_freemem() Clang static checker(scan-build) warning： drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_npc.c:line 2184, column 2 Attempt to free released memory. npc_mcam_rsrcs_deinit() has released 'mcam->counters.bmap'. Deleted this redundant kfree() to fix this double free problem. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36030? +

CVE-2024-36030 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36030? +

CVE-2024-36030 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36030? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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