CVE-2024-53182
7.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2024-53182 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Revert "block, bfq: merge bfq_release_process_ref() into bfq_put_cooperator()"
This reverts commit bc3b1e9e7c50e1de0f573eea3871db61dd4787de.
The bic is associated with sync_bfqq, and bfq_release_process_ref cannot
be put into bfq_put_cooperator.
kasan report:
[ 400.347277] ==================================================================
[ 400.347287] BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in bic_set_bfqq+0x200/0x230
[ 400.347420] Read of size 8 at addr ffff88881cab7d60 by task dockerd/5800
[ 400.347430]
[ 400.347436] CPU: 24 UID: 0 PID: 5800 Comm: dockerd Kdump: loaded Tainted: G E 6.12.0 #32
[ 400.347450] Tainted: [E]=UNSIGNED_MODULE
[ 400.347454] Hardware name: VMware, Inc. VMware20,1/440BX Desktop Reference Platform, BIOS VMW201.00V.20192059.B64.2207280713 07/28/2022
[ 400.347460] Call Trace:
[ 400.347464] <TASK>
[ 400.347468] dump_stack_lvl+0x5d/0x80
[ 400.347490] print_report+0x174/0x505
[ 400.347521
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.12, < 6.12.2 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-53182?
CVE-2024-53182 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-53182?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-53182?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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