Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mana: Fix possible double free in error handling path When auxiliary_device_add() returns error and then calls auxiliary_device_uninit(), callback function adev_release calls kfree(madev). We shouldn't call kfree(madev) again in the error handling path. Set 'madev' to NULL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1864b8224195d0e43ddb92a8151f54f6562090ccPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3243e64eb4d897c3eeb48b2a7221ab5a95e1282aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed45c0a0b662079d4c0e518014cc148c753979b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1864b8224195d0e43ddb92a8151f54f6562090ccPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3243e64eb4d897c3eeb48b2a7221ab5a95e1282aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed45c0a0b662079d4c0e518014cc148c753979b4Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-42069?
CVE-2024-42069 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: mana: Fix possible double free in error handling path When auxiliary_device_add() returns error and then calls auxiliary_devi...
How severe is CVE-2024-42069?
CVE-2024-42069 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-2024-42069?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.