SB2024061855 - Double free in Linux kernel misc mchp_pci1xxxx driver
Published: June 18, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024061855
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36973)
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 gp_aux_bus_probe(), auxiliary_device_uninit() and kfree() functions in drivers/misc/mchp_pci1xxxx/mchp_pci1xxxx_gp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.