SB20240531118 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block aoe driver

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SB20240531118 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block aoe driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531118
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26898)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tx() function in drivers/block/aoe/aoenet.c, within the aoecmd_cfg_pkts() function in drivers/block/aoe/aoecmd.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References