Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: inet: do not leave a dangling sk pointer in inet_create() sock_init_data() attaches the allocated sk object to the provided sock object. If inet_create() fails later, the sk object is freed, but the sock object retains the dangling pointer, which may create use-after-free later. Clear the sk pointer in the sock object on error.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25447c6aaa7235f155292b0c58a067347e8ae891Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2bc34d8c8898ae9fddf4612501aabb22d76c2b2cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e8258070b0f2aba66b3ef18883de229674fb288Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/691d6d816f93b2a1008c14178399061466e674efPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9365fa510c6f82e3aa550a09d0c5c6b44dbc78ffPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4513cfd3a10c03c660d5d3d26c2e322efbfdd9bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8a3f255f7509a209292871715cda03779640c8dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56601?
CVE-2024-56601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: inet: do not leave a dangling sk pointer in inet_create() sock_init_data() attaches the allocated sk object to the provided s...
How severe is CVE-2024-56601?
CVE-2024-56601 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-2024-56601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.