SB2024102192 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel intel iaa driver
Published: October 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024102192
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47732)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the remove_device_compression_modes() function in drivers/crypto/intel/iaa/iaa_crypto_main.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5d534b473e2c8d3e4560be2dd6c12a8eb9d61e9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c66f0be993ba52410edab06124c54ecf143b05c1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0d3b845a1b10b7b5abdad7ecc69d45b2aab3209
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.13
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.2
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12