#VU105417 Double free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-58055

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105417

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-2024-58055

CWE-ID: CWE-415

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 a double free error within the usbg_cmd_work() and bot_cmd_work() functions in drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_tcm.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/16907219ad6763f401700e1b57b2da4f3e07f047
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/929b69810eec132b284ffd19047a85d961df9e4d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c225d006a31949d673e646d585d9569bc28feeb9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6693595bd1b55af62d057a4136a89d5c2ddf0e9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0c33e7d387ccbb6870e73a43c558fefede06614

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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.