Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: nuvoton: fix a double free in ma35_pinctrl_dt_node_to_map_func() 'new_map' is allocated using devm_* which takes care of freeing the allocated data on device removal, call to .dt_free_map = pinconf_generic_dt_free_map double frees the map as pinconf_generic_dt_free_map() calls pinctrl_utils_free_map(). Fix this by using kcalloc() instead of auto-managed devm_kcalloc().
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.11, < 6.11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fd976afe9743110f20a23f93b7ff9693f2be4bfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6441d9c3d71b59c8fd27d4e381c7471a32ac1a68Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50071?
CVE-2024-50071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: nuvoton: fix a double free in ma35_pinctrl_dt_node_to_map_func() 'new_map' is allocated using devm_* which takes care of ...
How severe is CVE-2024-50071?
CVE-2024-50071 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-50071?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.