SB20240603189 - Double free in Linux kernel base regmap driver



SB20240603189 - Double free in Linux kernel base regmap driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603189
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-2021-47483)

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 regcache_rbtree_insert_to_block() function in drivers/base/regmap/regcache-rbtree.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.