Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Add a check for memory allocation __alloc_pbl() can return error when memory allocation fails. Driver is not checking the status on one of the instances.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7, < 5.10.229 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/322a19baaaa25a1fe8ce9fceaed9409ad847844cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76dd679c3b148d23f72dcf6c3cde3d5f746b2c07Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba9045887b435a4c5551245ae034b8791b4e4aaaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5c1ae73b7741fa3b58e6e001b407825bb971225Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c71957271f2e8133a6aa82001c2fa671d5008129Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dbe51dd516e6d4e655f31c8a1cbc050dde7ba97bPatch
- 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-2024-50209?
CVE-2024-50209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/bnxt_re: Add a check for memory allocation __alloc_pbl() can return error when memory allocation fails. Driver is not checkin...
How severe is CVE-2024-50209?
CVE-2024-50209 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-2024-50209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.