CVE-2024-23848: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jan 23 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel through 6.7.1, there is a use-after-free in cec_queue_msg_fh, related to drivers/media/cec/core/cec-adap.c and drivers/media/cec/core/cec-api.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=6.7.1 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/e9f42704-2f99-4f2c-ade5-f952e5fd53e5%40xs4all.nl/
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/e9f42704-2f99-4f2c-ade5-f952e5fd53e5@xs4all.nl/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-23848
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2260039
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7001
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7000
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:3510
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2260038
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-23848
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23848
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-23848
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-23848
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/9fe2816816a3c765dff3b88af5b5c3d9bbb911ce
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/42bcaacae924bf18ae387c3f78c202df0b739292
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/cbe499977bc36fedae89f0a0d7deb4ccde9798fe
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/47c82aac10a6954d68f29f10d9758d016e8e5af1
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-23848?
CVE-2024-23848 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its use-after-free nature that can lead to potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23848?
To remediate CVE-2024-23848, update your Linux kernel to version 6.7.2 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-23848?
CVE-2024-23848 affects all Linux kernel versions up to and including 6.7.1.
What components are primarily impacted by CVE-2024-23848?
CVE-2024-23848 impacts the cec_queue_msg_fh function within the media/cec core files in the Linux kernel.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-23848?
Yes, patches have been released for CVE-2024-23848 in the subsequent kernel updates after version 6.7.1.
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