CVE-2024-41023
kernel: sched/deadline: Fix task_struct reference leak
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 29, 2024
Updated · October 31, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's deadline scheduler in the enqueue_task_dl() function, where the reference count is improperly decremented in certain situations, potentially causing a memory leak. This issue can lead to memory exhaustion over time.
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 · 6.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime