SB2024102202 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel unix
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024102202
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-2024-47711)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the TEST_F() function in tools/testing/selftests/net/af_unix/msg_oob.c, within the manage_oob() and unix_ioctl() functions in net/unix/af_unix.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.