# CVE-2024-25740: linux: A memory leak flaw was found in the UBI driver in drivers/mtd/ubi/attach.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 for UBI_...

CVE-2024-25740 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-25740 (version 6.16.3-1), released February 12, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-25740
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0021
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 12, 2024

## Description

A memory leak flaw was found in the UBI driver in drivers/mtd/ubi/attach.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 for UBI_IOCATT, because kobj->name is not released.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.16.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-25740](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-25740.md) | Feb 12, 2024 |

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