#VU92360 Improper locking in Linux kernel


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92360

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38600

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 snd_card_disconnect() function in sound/core/init.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


External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff80185e7b7b547a0911fcfc8aefc61c3e8304d7
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2fb439f4f1425a961d20bec818fed2c2d9ef70a
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f103287ef7960854808930499d1181bd0145d68
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88ce3fe255d58a93624b467af036dc3519f309c7
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b55e879e7bd023a03888fc6c8339edf82f576f4
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87988a534d8e12f2e6fc01fe63e6c1925dc5307c


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.


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