CVE-2024-50215
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 9, 2024
Updated: Nov 13, 2024
CWE ID 415
Summary
CVE-2024-50215 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's nvmet-auth component. This issue arises due to the failure to properly release a previously allocated memory block, specifically the dh_key variable, in the nvmet_destroy_auth() function. As a result, this could lead to a double free situation, potentially causing unintended behavior or system instability. The Linux Verification Center identified this issue, and it has been resolved in a recent kernel update.
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Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- LINUX