SB2025011756 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011756
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41149)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the blk_mq_alloc_disk_for_queue() and blk_mq_alloc_and_init_hctx() functions in block/blk-mq.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.