CVE-2024-44998: atm: idt77252: prevent use after free in dequeue_rx()
First published: Wed Sep 04 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: atm: idt77252: prevent use after free in dequeue_rx() We can't dereference "skb" after calling vcc->push() because the skb is released.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=2.6.12<4.19.321 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.283 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.225 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.166 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.107 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.48 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09e086a5f72ea27c758b3f3b419a69000c32adc1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cece837e387c039225f19028df255df87a97c0d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24cf390a5426aac9255205e9533cdd7b4235d518
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/379a6a326514a3e2f71b674091dfb0e0e7522b55
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/628ea82190a678a56d2ec38cda3addf3b3a6248d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91b4850e7165a4b7180ef1e227733bcb41ccdf10
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9a18e8f770c9b0703dab93580d0b02e199a4c79
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef23c18ab88e33ce000d06a5c6aad0620f219bfd
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-44998
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-44998
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-44998
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-44998
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-44998
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a9a18e8f770c9b0703dab93580d0b02e199a4c79
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-44998?
CVE-2024-44998 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44998?
To remediate CVE-2024-44998, upgrade the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.226 or later, or 6.1.123 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-44998?
CVE-2024-44998 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.20, 5.10.226, and 6.1.123.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44998?
CVE-2024-44998 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs in the dequeue_rx function of the ATM subsystem.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44998?
Currently, there is no specific workaround for CVE-2024-44998; applying the available patches is recommended.
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