CVE-2024-35972: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt_en: Fix possible memory leak in bnxt_rdma_aux_device_init() If ulp = kzalloc() fails, the allocated edev will leak because it is not properly assigned and the cleanup path will not be able to free it. Fix it by assigning it properly immediately after allocation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.216
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.158
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.87
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.28
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10a9d6a7513f93d7faffcb341af0aa42be8218fe https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ac10c7d728d75bc9daaa8fade3c7a3273b9a9ff https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c60ed825530b8c0cc2b524efd39b1d696ec54004 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10a9d6a7513f93d7faffcb341af0aa42be8218fe https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ac10c7d728d75bc9daaa8fade3c7a3273b9a9ff https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c60ed825530b8c0cc2b524efd39b1d696ec54004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35972? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt_en: Fix possible memory leak in bnxt_rdma_aux_device_init() If ulp = kzalloc() fails, the allocated edev will leak because it is not properly assigned and the cleanup path will not be able to free it. Fix it by assigning it properly immediately after allocation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35972? +

CVE-2024-35972 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35972? +

CVE-2024-35972 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-2024-35972? +

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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