CVE-2024-56572

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description A possible memory leak has been identified in the allocate buffers internal() function. The issue arises when the buffer in the loop is not released under the exception path, potentially leading to a memory leak. To mitigate this, it is recommended to free the buffer when allegro alloc buffer fails. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations To resolve the issue, ensure that the buffer is freed when allegro alloc buffer fails. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing a check to release the buffer under the exception path in the allocate buffers internal() function until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.