CVE-2024-43853: cgroup/cpuset: Prevent UAF in proc_cpuset_show()

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

cgroup/cpuset: Prevent UAF in proccpusetshow()

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.6<6.1.103
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Configuration

    Apply the kernel fix for CVE described in the text: prevent a UAF in proc_cpuset_show() by using rcu_read_lock in proc_cpuset_show().

    Linux kernel cgroup cpuset (/proc/cpuset) proc_cpuset_show locking = use rcu_read_lock

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43853?

CVE-2024-43853 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing system resources through use-after-free conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43853?

To fix CVE-2024-43853, update the Linux kernel to the patched versions, specifically versions 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-43853?

CVE-2024-43853 affects Linux kernel versions ranging from 4.6 to 6.1.103, 6.2 to 6.6.44, and 6.7 to 6.10.3.

4

Is CVE-2024-43853 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-43853 could be exploitable remotely if an attacker can read the /proc/cpuset file under certain conditions.

5

What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-43853?

CVE-2024-43853 affects the cgroup and cpuset components of the Linux kernel.

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