Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: af_packet: avoid erroring out after sock_init_data() in packet_create() After sock_init_data() the allocated sk object is attached to the provided sock object. On error, packet_create() frees the sk object leaving the dangling pointer in the sock object on return. Some other code may try to use this pointer and cause use-after-free.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.287 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/132e615bb1d7cdec2d3cfbdec2efa630e923fd21Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/157f08db94123e2ba56877dd0ac88908b13a5dd0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dc1e1db927056cb323296e2294a855cd003dfe7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46f2a11cb82b657fd15bab1c47821b635e03838bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71b22837a5e55ac27d6a14b9cdf2326587405c4fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6cf750b737374454a4e03a5ed449a3eb0c96414Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd09880b16d33aa5a7420578e01cd79148fa9829Patch
- 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-2024-56606?
CVE-2024-56606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: af_packet: avoid erroring out after sock_init_data() in packet_create() After sock_init_data() the allocated sk object is attached...
How severe is CVE-2024-56606?
CVE-2024-56606 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-2024-56606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.