CVE-2024-46673: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: aacraid: Fix double-free on probe failure aac_probe_one() calls hardware-specific init functions through the aac_driver_ident::init pointer, all of which eventually call down to aac_init_adapter(). If aac_init_adapter() fails after allocating memory for aac_dev::queues, it frees the memory but does not clear that member. After the hardware-specific init function returns an error, aac_probe_one() goes down an error path that frees the memory pointed to by aac_dev::queues, resulting.in a double-free.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	2.6.15 — 4.19.321
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.283
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.225
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.166
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.108
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.49
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.8
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/4b540ec7c0045c2d01c4e479f34bbc8f147afa4c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/564e1986b00c5f05d75342f8407f75f0a17b94df https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60962c3d8e18e5d8dfa16df788974dd7f35bd87a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85449b28ff6a89c4513115e43ddcad949b5890c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a3995a3ffeca280a961b59f5c99843d81b15929 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/919ddf8336f0b84c0453bac583808c9f165a85c2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e96dea7eff6f2bbcd0b42a098012fc66af9eb69 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d237c7d06ffddcdb5d36948c527dc01284388218

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46673? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: aacraid: Fix double-free on probe failure aac_probe_one() calls hardware-specific init functions through the aac_driver_ident::init pointer, all of which eventually call down to aac_init_adapter(). If aac_init_adapter() fails after allocating memory for aac_dev::queues, it frees the memory but does not clear that member. After the hardware-specific init function returns an error, aac_probe_one() goes down an error path that frees the memory pointed to by aac_dev::queues, resulting.in a double-free. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46673? +

CVE-2024-46673 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46673? +

CVE-2024-46673 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-2024-46673? +

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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