Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware_loader: Fix possible resource leak in fw_log_firmware_info() The alg instance should be released under the exception path, otherwise there may be resource leak here. To mitigate this, free the alg instance with crypto_free_shash when kmalloc fails.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.4, < 6.6.64 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/369a9c046c2fdfe037f05b43b84c386bdbccc103Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/789a72498d32f88d24371c10985aceb46397056cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb5d67d00ad17a5bd0920f455160dc2ccbd2dc78Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f380f895dbb2a11d62ca6df9e82d995f4bc26b84Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53202?
CVE-2024-53202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware_loader: Fix possible resource leak in fw_log_firmware_info() The alg instance should be released under the exception path...
How severe is CVE-2024-53202?
CVE-2024-53202 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-2024-53202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.