SB20241105104 - Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Linux kernel x86
Published: November 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241105104
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50112)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to speculative execution within the arch/x86/Kconfig. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60a5ba560f296ad8da153f6ad3f70030bfa3958f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/690599066488d16db96ac0d6340f9372fc56f337
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3267cb6d3a174ff83d6287dcd5b0047bbd912452
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.6
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.59