SB2024081947 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel iucv 



SB2024081947 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel iucv

Published: August 19, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024081947
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-2024-42271)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the iucv_sever_path() function in net/iucv/af_iucv.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.