SB20241230217 - Double free in Linux kernel 9p 



SB20241230217 - Double free in Linux kernel 9p

Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241230217
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-2024-56704)

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 xen_9pfs_front_free() function in net/9p/trans_xen.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.