Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: systemport: fix potential memory leak in bcm_sysport_xmit() The bcm_sysport_xmit() returns NETDEV_TX_OK without freeing skb in case of dma_map_single() fails, add dev_kfree_skb() to fix it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31701ef0c4547973991ff63596c927f841dfd133Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b70478b984af3c9d0279c121df5ff94e2533dbdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/533d2f30aef272dade17870a509521c3afc38a03Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5febfc545389805ce83d37f9f4317055b26dd7d7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d5030a819c3589cf9948b1eee397b626ec590f5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e81ce7d0166a2249deb6d5e42f28a8b8c9ea72fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6321146773dcbbc372a54dbada67e0b50e0a25cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c401ed1c709948e57945485088413e1bb5e94bd1Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50171?
CVE-2024-50171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: systemport: fix potential memory leak in bcm_sysport_xmit() The bcm_sysport_xmit() returns NETDEV_TX_OK without freeing skb i...
How severe is CVE-2024-50171?
CVE-2024-50171 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-2024-50171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.