CVE-2026-64377
kernel: cpufreq: qcom-cpufreq-hw: Fix possible double free
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 25, 2026
Updated · September 9, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's qcom-cpufreq-hw driver. This vulnerability, a double free, occurs due to incorrect memory handling when a device is detached. Specifically, the system attempts to release memory that is already managed, leading to a potential double free. This can result in system instability, memory corruption, or a denial of service (DoS), making the system unavailable to legitimate users.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-763 · Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference