CVE-2024-53165: sh: intc: Fix use-after-free bug in register_intc_controller()
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sh: intc: Fix use-after-free bug in register_intc_controller() In the error handling for this function, d is freed without ever removing it from intc_list which would lead to a use after free. To fix this, let's only add it to the list after everything has succeeded.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=2.6.30<4.19.325 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.287 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.231 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.174 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.120 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.64 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.12<6.12.2 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1 | 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c7c806b3eafd94ae0f77305a174d63b69ec187c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8de818df12d86a1a26a8efd7b4b3b9c6dc3c5cc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/971b4893457788e0e123ea552f0bb126a5300e61
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3f4f4547fb291982f5ef56c048277c4d5ccc4e4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c43df7dae28fb9fce96ef088250c1e3c3a77c527
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8b84dcdf3ab1d414304819f824b10efba64132c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ba6e19912570b2ad68298be0be1dc779014a303
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/588bdec1ff8b81517dbae0ae51c9df52c0b952d3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/63e72e551942642c48456a4134975136cdcb9b3c
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53165
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53165
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53165
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53165
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53165
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/63e72e551942642c48456a4134975136cdcb9b3c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53165?
CVE-2024-53165 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53165?
To fix CVE-2024-53165, update your Linux kernel to a version that has addressed this use-after-free bug.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53165?
CVE-2024-53165 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between 2.6.30 and 6.12.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53165?
CVE-2024-53165 represents a use-after-free vulnerability, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is there any mitigation for CVE-2024-53165 prior to applying the update?
There are no specific mitigations for CVE-2024-53165, so applying the update is the recommended course of action.
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