SB2024112035 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel firmware arm_scmi driver
Published: November 20, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112035
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-2024-53068)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL(), __scmi_device_destroy() and __scmi_device_create() functions in drivers/firmware/arm_scmi/bus.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/15b17bbcea07d49c43d21aa700485cbd9f9d00d8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e1f523b185a8ccdcba625b31ff0312d052900e2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/295416091e44806760ccf753aeafdafc0ae268f3
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.8
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.61