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CVE-2024-53198

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xen: Fix the issue of resource not being properly released in xenbus_dev_probe() This patch fixes an issue in the function xenb…

Published Dec 27, 2024CWE-401EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-53198 is a high-severity vulnerability. 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:

xen: Fix the issue of resource not being properly released in xenbus_dev_probe()

This patch fixes an issue in the function xenbus_dev_probe(). In the

xenbus_dev_probe() function, within the if (err) branch at line 313, the

program incorrectly returns err directly without releasing the resources

allocated by err = drv->probe(dev, id). As the return value is non-zero,

the upper layers assume the processing logic has failed. However, the probe

operation was performed earlier without a corresponding remove operation.

Since the probe actually allocates resources, failing to perform the remove

operation could lead to problems.

To fix this issue, we followed the resource release logic of the

xenbus_dev_remove() function by adding a new block fail_remove before the

fail_put block. After entering the branch if (err) at line 313, the

function will use a goto statement to jump to the fail_remove block,

ensuring that the previo

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53198?

CVE-2024-53198 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53198?

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-2024-53198?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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