CVE-2024-35972

bnxt_en: Fix possible memory leak in bnxt_rdma_aux_device_init()

Published May 20, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bnxt_en: Fix possible memory leak in bnxt_rdma_aux_device_init()

If ulp = kzalloc() fails, the allocated edev will leak because it is
not properly assigned and the cleanup path will not be able to free it.
Fix it by assigning it properly immediately after allocation.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6893-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6893-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6893-3 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6918-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Linux
Published
Updated
May 11, 2026, 8:14 PM
Reserved
May 17, 2024, 1:50 PM
Status
Modified
Published
May 20, 2024, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:35 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 20, 2024, 12:00 AM