Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate: fix memory leak on CPU EPP exit The cpudata memory from kzalloc() in amd_pstate_epp_cpu_init() is not freed in the analogous exit function, so fix that. [ rjw: Subject and changelog edits ]
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/448efb7ea0bfa2c4e27c5a2eb5684fd225cd12cdMailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8015c17fe11a8608cc3eb83d0ab831e1845a9582Mailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cea04f3d9aeebda9d9c063c0dfa71e739c322c81Mailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/448efb7ea0bfa2c4e27c5a2eb5684fd225cd12cdMailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8015c17fe11a8608cc3eb83d0ab831e1845a9582Mailing ListPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cea04f3d9aeebda9d9c063c0dfa71e739c322c81Mailing ListPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40997?
CVE-2024-40997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate: fix memory leak on CPU EPP exit The cpudata memory from kzalloc() in amd_pstate_epp_cpu_init() is not freed i...
How severe is CVE-2024-40997?
CVE-2024-40997 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-2024-40997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.