CVE-2024-50057
kernel: usb: typec: tipd: Free IRQ only if it was requested before
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's USB Type-C (tipd) driver. When the tps6598x module is removed, the system attempts to free an Interrupt Request (IRQ) even if one was not previously allocated. This improper resource handling can lead to a system warning and potential instability, which may result in a denial of service.
Statement
This issue does not seems to be a security flaw.
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 · 0CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N
CWE-763 · Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference