CVE-2024-53068: firmware: arm_scmi: Fix slab-use-after-free in scmi_bus_notifier()

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

firmware: armscmi: Fix slab-use-after-free in scmibusnotifier()

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Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.6.61
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Description
Jan 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:51 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53068?

CVE-2024-53068 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential impact of a slab-use-after-free vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53068?

To fix CVE-2024-53068, ensure your Linux kernel is updated to a version that contains the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-53068?

CVE-2024-53068 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.6 to 6.6.61 and versions from 6.7 to 6.11.8, along with several release candidates for 6.12.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2024-53068?

CVE-2024-53068 is caused by premature release of the scmi_dev->name in the function __scmi_device_destroy(), leading to slab-use-after-free issues.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-53068?

To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-53068, check the version of your Linux kernel against the affected versions listed for this vulnerability.

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