CVE-2024-50073
kernel: tty: n_gsm: Fix use-after-free in gsm_cleanup_mux
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 29, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A user after free vulnerability exists in the linux kernel such that when gsm_cleanup_mux is called,the gsm_msg on the tx_ctrl_list is not freed,resulting in loss of availability of the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't 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