SB20240603167 - Double free in Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx driver



SB20240603167 - Double free in Linux kernel scsi qla2xxx driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603167
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-2024-26929)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the qla2x00_els_dcmd_sp_free() and qla24xx_els_dcmd_iocb() functions in drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_iocb.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.