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 Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
CPE2.3http://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.