Use-after-free in Linux kernel nvme host driver



Published: 2024-09-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-45013
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU97168

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45013

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nvme_stop_ctrl() and EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL() functions in drivers/nvme/host/core.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3
External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4101af98ab573554c4225e328d506fec2a74bc54
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54a93d0e3599b05856971734e15418ac551a14c


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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