Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kunit/fortify: Fix mismatched kvalloc()/vfree() usage The kv*() family of tests were accidentally freeing with vfree() instead of kvfree(). Use kvfree() instead.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03758d5a0932016b6d5f5bfbca580177e6bc937aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42d21c9727028fe7ee392223ba127484b1b8677ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7880dbf4eafe22a6a41a42e774f1122c814ed02dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/998b18072ceb0613629c256b409f4d299829c7ecPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03758d5a0932016b6d5f5bfbca580177e6bc937aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42d21c9727028fe7ee392223ba127484b1b8677ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7880dbf4eafe22a6a41a42e774f1122c814ed02dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/998b18072ceb0613629c256b409f4d299829c7ecPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-38617?
CVE-2024-38617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kunit/fortify: Fix mismatched kvalloc()/vfree() usage The kv*() family of tests were accidentally freeing with vfree() instead of ...
How severe is CVE-2024-38617?
CVE-2024-38617 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-2024-38617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.