Reachable assertion in Linux kernel rtla src



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-26818
CWE-ID CWE-617
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Reachable assertion

EUVDB-ID: #VU90910

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26818

CWE-ID: CWE-617 - Reachable Assertion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the set_cpu_dma_latency() function in tools/tracing/rtla/src/utils.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3
External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a585914c266dc044f53b5c83c170f79b45fcf9a
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bdd43f62ab3bb5a306af7f0ab857af45777f5a8
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30369084ac6e27479a347899e74f523e6ca29b89


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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