#VU100725 Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-53080

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100725

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-2024-53080

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 panthor_vm_pool_get_vm() function in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_mmu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 6.11, 6.11.1, 6.11.2, 6.11.3, 6.11.4, 6.11.5, 6.11.6, 6.11.7

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3342f066a8e1020a6f7d1fbd6b23bfdeda473eb5
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/444fa5b100e5c90550d6bccfe4476efb0391b3ca
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.8
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12

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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.