Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak In bnxt_re_setup_chip_ctx() when bnxt_qplib_map_db_bar() fails driver is not freeing the memory allocated for "rdev->chip_ctx".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.6.59 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc5410f225d1651580a4aeb7c72f55e28673b53Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/595fa9b17201028d35f92d450fc0ecda873fe469Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/73e04a6114e08b5eb10e589e12b680955accb376Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Fix a possible memory leak In bnxt_re_setup_chip_ctx() when bnxt_qplib_map_db_bar() fails driver is not freeing the ...
How severe is CVE-2024-50172?
CVE-2024-50172 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-2024-50172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.