CVE-2024-42123: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: fix double free err_addr pointer warnings In amdgpu_umc_bad_page_polling_timeout, the amdgpu_umc_handle_bad_pages will be run many times so that double free err_addr in some special case. So set the err_addr to NULL to avoid the warnings.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.9.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/506c245f3f1cd989cb89811a7f06e04ff8813a0d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e24beb3c2b08a4763f920399a9cc577ed440a1a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/506c245f3f1cd989cb89811a7f06e04ff8813a0d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e24beb3c2b08a4763f920399a9cc577ed440a1a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42123? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: fix double free err_addr pointer warnings In amdgpu_umc_bad_page_polling_timeout, the amdgpu_umc_handle_bad_pages will be run many times so that double free err_addr in some special case. So set the err_addr to NULL to avoid the warnings. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42123? +

CVE-2024-42123 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42123? +

CVE-2024-42123 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-2024-42123? +

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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