Double Free in Linux

CVE-2024-56704

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: 9p/xen: fix release of IRQ Kernel logs indicate an IRQ was double-freed. Pass correct device ID during IRQ release. [Dominique: remove confusing variable reset to 0]

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.002 (15.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56704?
CVE-2024-56704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2024-12-28.
How severe is CVE-2024-56704?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-56704 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.