Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_hash - Remove bogus SGL free on zero-length error path When a zero-length message is hashed by algif_hash, and an error is triggered, it tries to free an SG list that was never allocated in the first place. Fix this by not freeing the SG list on the zero-length error path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.6.18 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24c890dd712f6345e382256cae8c97abb0406b70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/775f3c1882a493168e08fdb8cde0865c8f3a8a29Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c82920359b7c1eddaf72069bcfe0ffddf088cd0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24c890dd712f6345e382256cae8c97abb0406b70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/775f3c1882a493168e08fdb8cde0865c8f3a8a29Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c82920359b7c1eddaf72069bcfe0ffddf088cd0Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-26824?
CVE-2024-26824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_hash - Remove bogus SGL free on zero-length error path When a zero-length message is hashed by algif_hash, and an er...
How severe is CVE-2024-26824?
CVE-2024-26824 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-26824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.