CVE-2024-26734
kernel: devlink: fix possible use-after-free and memory leaks in devlink_init()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 3, 2024
Updated · October 17, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the devlink_init() function in the Linux kernel. Use-after-free and memory leak issues can occur due to an incorrect order of initialization and cleanup in case of errors. This issue could lead to memory corruption or crashes.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is not affected by this vulnerability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free