Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/ncsi: Disable the ncsi work before freeing the associated structure The work function can run after the ncsi device is freed, resulting in use-after-free bugs or kernel panic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.8, < 6.10.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0ffa68c70b367358b2672cdab6fa5bc4c40de2cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd41dab62f32d9e9e0669af8459d12a93834b238Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6ca58696749268181f43150b3553f2bafd71e42Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49945?
CVE-2024-49945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/ncsi: Disable the ncsi work before freeing the associated structure The work function can run after the ncsi device is freed, ...
How severe is CVE-2024-49945?
CVE-2024-49945 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-2024-49945?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.