CVE-2024-41073
A critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s NVMe driver can cause a double free when a discard request is retried. This bug can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow an attacker to crash the system or execute arbitrary code. The issue has been fixed in newer kernel releases.
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
Who is affected
Linux kernel (including Debian 11.0) and any distribution that uses the affected kernel version.
Real-world impact
If exploited, an attacker could cause a denial‑of‑service by crashing the system or potentially gain code execution by corrupting memory during a discard operation.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the vulnerability is exploitable over the network, requires no privileges or user interaction, and compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire system.
What to do about it
- 01Upgrade the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for CVE-2024-41073.
NVD-referenced vendor advisory
Timeline
- Jul 29, 2024 · Jul 29, 2024PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Aug 4, 2026 · 2d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
- Aug 5, 2026 · 1d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b9fd1265fac85916f…patch
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/882574942a9be8b9d7…patch
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae84383c96d6662c24…patch
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5942a14f795de957a…patch
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5d574ab37f5f2e793…patch
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3ab45aacd25d95754…patch
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01…mailing listthird party advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05…mailing listthird party advisory