CVE-2024-47732: crypto: iaa - Fix potential use after free bug

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

crypto: iaa - Fix potential use after free bug

The freedevicecompressionmode(iaadevice, devicemode) function frees "devicemode" but it iss passed to iaacompressionmodes[i]->free() a few lines later resulting in a use after free.

The good news is that, so far as I can tell, nothing implements the ->free() function and the use after free happens in dead code. But, with this fix, when something does implement it, we'll be ready. :)

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Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.10.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

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

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:44 AM
Description
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:52 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47732?

CVE-2024-47732 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47732?

To fix CVE-2024-47732, update your Linux kernel to a secure version including the patches that address this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47732?

CVE-2024-47732 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.8 and 6.10.13, as well as versions between 6.11 and 6.11.2.

4

Is CVE-2024-47732 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2024-47732 is not categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability, but it involves a use-after-free condition.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-47732?

CVE-2024-47732 impacts the crypto subsystem within the Linux kernel, specifically related to device compression modes.

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