Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxl/region: Fix memregion leaks in devm_cxl_add_region() Move the mode verification to __create_region() before allocating the memregion to avoid the memregion leaks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.3, < 6.6.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49ba7b515c4c0719b866d16f068e62d16a8a3dd1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbb5d8746381c82f7e0fb6171094d375b492f266Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8316838aa0686da63a8be4194b7a17b0103ae4aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49ba7b515c4c0719b866d16f068e62d16a8a3dd1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbb5d8746381c82f7e0fb6171094d375b492f266Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8316838aa0686da63a8be4194b7a17b0103ae4aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40936?
CVE-2024-40936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cxl/region: Fix memregion leaks in devm_cxl_add_region() Move the mode verification to __create_region() before allocating the mem...
How severe is CVE-2024-40936?
CVE-2024-40936 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-2024-40936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.