CVE-2024-46831: net: microchip: vcap: Fix use-after-free error in kunit test

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: microchip: vcap: Fix use-after-free error in kunit test

This is a clear use-after-free error. We remove it, and rely on checking the return code of vcapdelrule.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.51
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed 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

Event History

Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:39 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:26 PM
Description
Jan 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46831?

CVE-2024-46831 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a use-after-free error.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46831?

To fix CVE-2024-46831, upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically version 6.12.11-1 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46831?

CVE-2024-46831 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.2 to 6.6.51 and specific release candidates of 6.11.

4

What type of error is CVE-2024-46831 related to?

CVE-2024-46831 is related to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel's implementation.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2024-46831 pose to systems?

CVE-2024-46831 may allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.

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