CVE-2024-27388
kernel: SUNRPC: fix some memleaks in gssx_dec_option_array
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 1, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the auth_rpcgss module in the Linux kernel. A memory leak can occur due to improper error handling, potentially impacting system performance and possibly resulting in a denial of service.
Statement
This vulnerability does not affect the auth_rpcgss module in the Linux kernel as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 because it already contains the fix for this issue.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
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-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime