SB2025030637 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel usb uvc driver
Published: March 6, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025030637
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-2024-58079)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the uvc_gpio_parse() and uvc_unregister_video() functions in drivers/media/usb/uvc/uvc_driver.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b5e0445bc8384c18bd35cb9fe87f6258c6271d9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d2e65cbe53d0141ed095cf31c2dcf3d8668c11d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9ea1a3d88b7947ce8cadb2afceee7a54872bbc5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2eac8b14ac690aa73052aa6d4ba69005715367e
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12.14