SB2024102916 - Double free in Linux kernel pinctrl nuvoton driver



SB2024102916 - Double free in Linux kernel pinctrl nuvoton driver

Published: October 29, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024102916
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-2024-50071)

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 ma35_pinctrl_dt_node_to_map_func() function in drivers/pinctrl/nuvoton/pinctrl-ma35.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.