#VU97194 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-45023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97194

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45023

CWE-ID: CWE-399

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 corrupt data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the choose_first_rdev(), choose_bb_rdev(), choose_slow_rdev() and rdev_readable() functions in drivers/md/raid1.c. A local user can corrupt data.

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/2febf5fdbf5d9a52ddc3e986971c8609b1582d67
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c916ca35308d3187c9928664f9be249b22a3a701

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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.