CVE-2024-36955

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: hda: intel-sdw-acpi: fix usage of device_get_named_child_node() The documentation for device_get_named_child_node() mentions this important point: " The caller is responsible for calling fwnode_handle_put() on the returned fwnode pointer. " Add fwnode_handle_put() to avoid a leaked reference.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-05-30 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 07:37 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.7 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-05-30 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 07:37 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 5.15.159
• Linux Kernel < 6.1.91
• Linux Kernel < 6.6.31
• Linux Kernel < 6.8.10
• Linux Kernel 6.9

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.7

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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