#VU102039 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-56551

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102039

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56551

CWE-ID: CWE-416

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the amdgpu_vce_sw_fini() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_vce.c, within the amdgpu_device_fini_sw() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_device.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

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/3990ef742c064e22189b954522930db04fc6b1a7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6383199ada42d30562b4249c393592a2a9c38165
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b61badd20b443eabe132314669bb51a263982e5c

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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.