Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: Fix a memory leak in nf_tables_updchain If nft_netdev_register_hooks() fails, the memory associated with nft_stats is not freed, causing a memory leak. This patch fixes it by moving nft_stats_alloc() down after nft_netdev_register_hooks() succeeds.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.3.3, < 6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e4623a4f6e133e671f65f9ac493bddaaf63e250Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79846fdcc548d617b0b321addc6a3821d3b75b20Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7eaf837a4eb5f74561e2486972e7f5184b613f6ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e77a6b53a3a547b6dedfc40c37cee4f310701090Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e4623a4f6e133e671f65f9ac493bddaaf63e250Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79846fdcc548d617b0b321addc6a3821d3b75b20Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7eaf837a4eb5f74561e2486972e7f5184b613f6ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e77a6b53a3a547b6dedfc40c37cee4f310701090Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27064?
CVE-2024-27064 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: Fix a memory leak in nf_tables_updchain If nft_netdev_register_hooks() fails, the memory associated with nft...
How severe is CVE-2024-27064?
CVE-2024-27064 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-2024-27064?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.