SB2024071740 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel scsi pm8001 driver



SB2024071740 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel scsi pm8001 driver

Published: July 17, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024071740
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-2022-48791)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the pm8001_exec_internal_tmf_task() function in drivers/scsi/pm8001/pm8001_sas.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.