CVE-2024-27433: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mediatek: mt7622-apmixedsys: Fix an error handling path in clk_mt8135_apmixed_probe() 'clk_data' is allocated with mtk_devm_alloc_clk_data(). So calling mtk_free_clk_data() explicitly in the remove function would lead to a double-free. Remove the redundant call.

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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-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.4 — 6.6.23
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a32e88f2b20259f5fe4f8eed598bbc85dc4879ed https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de3340533bd68a7b3d6be1841b8eb3fa6c762fe6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3633fed984f1db106ff737a0bb52fadb2d89ac7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa761ce7a1d15cca1a306b3635f81a22b15fee5b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a32e88f2b20259f5fe4f8eed598bbc85dc4879ed https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de3340533bd68a7b3d6be1841b8eb3fa6c762fe6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3633fed984f1db106ff737a0bb52fadb2d89ac7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa761ce7a1d15cca1a306b3635f81a22b15fee5b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27433? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mediatek: mt7622-apmixedsys: Fix an error handling path in clk_mt8135_apmixed_probe() 'clk_data' is allocated with mtk_devm_alloc_clk_data(). So calling mtk_free_clk_data() explicitly in the remove function would lead to a double-free. Remove the redundant call. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27433? +

CVE-2024-27433 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-2024-27433? +

CVE-2024-27433 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-2024-27433? +

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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