Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: rawnand: fix double free in atmel_pmecc_create_user() The "user" pointer was converted from being allocated with kzalloc() to being allocated by devm_kzalloc(). Calling kfree(user) will lead to a double free.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.19.325, < 4.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1562871ef613fa9492aa0310933eff785166a90e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d825a241e65f7e3072978729e79d735ec40b80e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ea15205d7e2b811fbbdf79783f686f58abfb4b7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca9818554b0f33e87f38e4bfa2dac056692d46cc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2f090ea57f8d6587e09d4066f740a8617767b3dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8e4771f99c0400a1873235704b28bb803c83d17Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd45c87782738715d5e7c167f8dabf0814a7394aPatch
- 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-2024-56766?
CVE-2024-56766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mtd: rawnand: fix double free in atmel_pmecc_create_user() The "user" pointer was converted from being allocated with kzalloc() to...
How severe is CVE-2024-56766?
CVE-2024-56766 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-2024-56766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.