SB2024053111 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel perf hisilicon driver



SB2024053111 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel perf hisilicon driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024053111
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52859)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the hisi_sllc_pmu_probe() function in drivers/perf/hisilicon/hisi_uncore_sllc_pmu.c, within the hisi_pa_pmu_probe() function in drivers/perf/hisilicon/hisi_uncore_pa_pmu.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.