Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: af_can: do not leave a dangling sk pointer in can_create() On error can_create() frees the allocated sk object, but sock_init_data() has already attached it to the provided sock object. This will leave a dangling sk pointer in the sock object and may cause use-after-free later.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1fe625f12d090d69f3f084990c7e4c1ff94bfe5fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5947c9ac08f0771ea8ed64186b0d52e9029cb6c0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/811a7ca7320c062e15d0f5b171fe6ad8592d1434Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/884ae8bcee749be43a071d6ed2d89058dbd2425cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8df832e6b945e1ba61467d7f1c9305e314ae92fePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce39b5576785bb3e66591145aad03d66bc3e778dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db207d19adbac96058685f6257720906ad41d215Patch
- 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-2024-56603?
CVE-2024-56603 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: af_can: do not leave a dangling sk pointer in can_create() On error can_create() frees the allocated sk object, but sock_init...
How severe is CVE-2024-56603?
CVE-2024-56603 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-2024-56603?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.