Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-50159

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: arm_scmi: Fix the double free in scmi_debugfs_common_setup() Clang static checker(scan-build) throws below warning： | drivers/firmware/arm_scmi/driver.c:line 2915, column 2 | Attempt to free released memory. When devm_add_action_or_reset() fails, scmi_debugfs_common_cleanup() will run twice which causes double free of 'dbg->name'. Remove the redundant scmi_debugfs_common_cleanup() to fix this problem.

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: -
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2024.11.07

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability-

Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions: >= c3d4aed763ce4a39f8ed36c7b7cd9a6a35971329 < 6d91d07913aee90556362d648d6a28a1eda419dc, >= c3d4aed763ce4a39f8ed36c7b7cd9a6a35971329 < fb324fdaf546bf14bc4c17e0037bca6cb952b121, >= c3d4aed763ce4a39f8ed36c7b7cd9a6a35971329 < 39b13dce1a91cdfc3bec9238f9e89094551bd428, >= 6.3, >= 6.3 < 6.6.59, >= 6.7 < 6.11.6, 6.12
Fixed versions: 6.6.59, 6.11.6

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-415