CVE-2024-26734

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix possible use-after-free and memory leaks in devlink_init() The pernet operations structure for the subsystem must be registered before registering the generic netlink family. Make an unregister in case of unsuccessful registration.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.3 — 6.6.19
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/919092bd5482b7070ae66d1daef73b600738f3a2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/def689fc26b9a9622d2e2cb0c4933dd3b1c8071c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e91d3561e28d7665f4f837880501dc8755f635a9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/919092bd5482b7070ae66d1daef73b600738f3a2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/def689fc26b9a9622d2e2cb0c4933dd3b1c8071c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e91d3561e28d7665f4f837880501dc8755f635a9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26734? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: devlink: fix possible use-after-free and memory leaks in devlink_init() The pernet operations structure for the subsystem must be registered before registering the generic netlink family. Make an unregister in case of unsuccessful registration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-26734? +

CVE-2024-26734 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26734? +

CVE-2024-26734 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-26734? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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