CVE-2024-56749: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dlm: fix dlm_recover_members refcount on error If dlm_recover_members() fails we don't drop the references of the previous created root_list that holds and keep all rsbs alive during the recovery. It might be not an unlikely event because ping_members() could run into an -EINTR if another recovery progress was triggered again.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.10 — 6.11.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.12 — 6.12.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/200b977ebbc313a59174ba971006a231b3533dc5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3230718a75a6c30ed60ac920c26be2119fa82b8e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb2ec564887af1f365d754f7c306f1b5cd375b5e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56749? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dlm: fix dlm_recover_members refcount on error If dlm_recover_members() fails we don't drop the references of the previous created root_list that holds and keep all rsbs alive during the recovery. It might be not an unlikely event because ping_members() could run into an -EINTR if another recovery progress was triggered again. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56749? +

CVE-2024-56749 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-56749? +

CVE-2024-56749 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-2024-56749? +

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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