#VU100939 Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-53100

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100939

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-2024-53100

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 nvme_tcp_get_address() function in drivers/nvme/host/tcp.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/4f946479b326a3cbb193f2b8368aed9269514c35
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/782373ba27660ba7d330208cf5509ece6feb4545
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/975cb1d2121511584695d0e47fdb90e6782da007
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e15cebc1b21856944b387f4abd03b66bd3d4f027

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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.