Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: resolve memory leak from exfat_create_upcase_table() If exfat_load_upcase_table reaches end and returns -EINVAL, allocated memory doesn't get freed and while exfat_load_default_upcase_table allocates more memory, leading to a memory leak. Here's link to syzkaller crash report illustrating this issue: https://syzkaller.appspot.com/text?tag=CrashReport&x=1406c201980000
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.10.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/331ed2c739ce656a67865f6b3ee0a478349d78cbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c290fe508eee36df1640c3cb35dc8f89e073c8a8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9835aec49670c46ebe2973032caaa1043b3d4daPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-47677?
CVE-2024-47677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: exfat: resolve memory leak from exfat_create_upcase_table() If exfat_load_upcase_table reaches end and returns -EINVAL, allocated ...
How severe is CVE-2024-47677?
CVE-2024-47677 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-2024-47677?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.