Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: microchip: pci1xxxx: fix double free in the error handling of gp_aux_bus_probe() When auxiliary_device_add() returns error and then calls auxiliary_device_uninit(), callback function gp_auxiliary_device_release() calls ida_free() and kfree(aux_device_wrapper) to free memory. We should't call them again in the error handling path. Fix this by skipping the redundant cleanup functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.1, < 6.1.95 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/086c6cbcc563c81d55257f9b27e14faf1d0963d3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1efe551982297924d05a367aa2b6ec3d275d5742Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34ae447b138680b5ed3660f7d935ff3faf88ba1aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86c9713602f786f441630c4ee02891987f8618b9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/086c6cbcc563c81d55257f9b27e14faf1d0963d3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1efe551982297924d05a367aa2b6ec3d275d5742Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34ae447b138680b5ed3660f7d935ff3faf88ba1aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86c9713602f786f441630c4ee02891987f8618b9Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-36973?
CVE-2024-36973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: microchip: pci1xxxx: fix double free in the error handling of gp_aux_bus_probe() When auxiliary_device_add() returns error a...
How severe is CVE-2024-36973?
CVE-2024-36973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.