#VU96841 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-44997


Vulnerability identifier: #VU96841

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [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-2024-44997

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 mtk_wed_setup_tc_block_cb() and mtk_wed_setup_tc_block() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/mediatek/mtk_wed.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions


External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/326a89321f9d5fe399fe6f9ff7c0fc766582a6a0
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b453a4bbda03aa8741279c360ac82d1c3ac33548
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db1b4bedb9b97c6d34b03d03815147c04fffe8b4


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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