CVE-2024-57893: ALSA: seq: oss: Fix races at processing SysEx messages

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

ALSA: seq: oss: Fix races at processing SysEx messages

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Launchpad

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.124
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.70
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:48 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57893?

The severity of CVE-2024-57893 is considered moderate due to the potential for race conditions in processing SysEx messages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57893?

To fix CVE-2024-57893, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been resolved.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57893?

CVE-2024-57893 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel that include the OSS sequencer functionality.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2024-57893 have on system security?

CVE-2024-57893 could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in the ALSA OSS sequencer when handling SysEx messages.

5

Is CVE-2024-57893 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-57893 is primarily a local vulnerability, affecting users with access to the system that can interact with the ALSA OSS layer.

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