Linux aws: The memory allocation function ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED does not guarantee a successful allocation, but the
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 5.4.0-1109.118~18.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 10:59 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.4.0-1109.118~18.04.1, 5.4.0-1115.122~18.04.1, 5.4.0-1112.121~18.04.1 +47
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Apr 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-raspi-realtimepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-allwinner-5.19pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-5.19pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.2pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The memory allocation function ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED does not guarantee a successful allocation, but the subsequent code directly dereferences the pointer that receives it, which may lead to null pointer dereference. To fix this issue, a null pointer check should be added. If it is null, return exception code AE_NO_MEMORY.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-24856 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-24856 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/acpica/acpica/commit/0d5f467d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/ae5a0eccc85fc960834dd66e3befc2728284b86c (opens in a new tab)
- gitee.com/anolis/cloud-kernel/commit/72870657fe224667ea3f0fe9d37931afb9d93e81 (opens in a new tab)