SB20240603159 - Double Free in Linux kernel octeontx2 af driver



SB20240603159 - Double Free in Linux kernel octeontx2 af driver

Published: June 3, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603159
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36030)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the rvu_npc_freemem() function in drivers/net/ethernet/marvell/octeontx2/af/rvu_npc.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.