Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmasp: fix potential memory leak in bcmasp_xmit() The bcmasp_xmit() returns NETDEV_TX_OK without freeing skb in case of mapping fails, add dev_kfree_skb() to fix it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6, < 6.6.59 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7218de0778aefbbbcfe474a55f88bbf6f244627dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f689f20d3e09f2d4d0a2c575a9859115a33e68bdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fed07d3eb8a8d9fcc0e455175a89bc6445d6faedPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50170?
CVE-2024-50170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: bcmasp: fix potential memory leak in bcmasp_xmit() The bcmasp_xmit() returns NETDEV_TX_OK without freeing skb in case of mapp...
How severe is CVE-2024-50170?
CVE-2024-50170 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-2024-50170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.