#VU102063 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-53208

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102063

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-2024-53208

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 mgmt_set_powered_complete() function in net/bluetooth/mgmt.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/0b882940665ca2849386ee459d4331aa2f8c4e7d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b75f32bce90c085c89c45761373d940fdcff68c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87819234aa1d2a0cb0f962fabb335e798f5ec8b2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95f7a972194ad20696c36523b54c19a3567e0697
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdfc818ffdfeb8266351ed59b6d884056009a095

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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.