SB20240603174 - Double free in Linux kernel md driver 



SB20240603174 - Double free in Linux kernel md driver

Published: June 3, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603174
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46938)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the blk_mq_free_tag_set() and dm_mq_cleanup_mapped_device() functions in drivers/md/dm-rq.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.