CVE-2024-42138

kernel: mlxsw: core_linecards: Fix double memory deallocation in case of invalid INI file

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · July 30, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A double memory deallocation flaw was found in mlxsw_linecard_types_init()in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs because pointer is not set to NULL, which may lead to compromised availability.

Statement

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is not affected by this vulnerability.

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

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE not specified