#VU100125 Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50175

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100125

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50175

CWE-ID: CWE-667

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the video_stop_streaming() function in drivers/media/platform/qcom/camss/camss-video.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

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2218a82f795dc3d0b6210bcaa3d9c5ca736fcd9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a975db8aea152f9907aa53a7f517e557ccb40da3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7d4dde3decef1b5aa1f5c390147f79aae412dee
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25f18cb1b673220b76a86ebef8e7fb79bd303b27

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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.