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CVE-2024-53103

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hv_sock: Initializing vsk->trans to NULL to prevent a dangling pointer When hvs is released, there is a possibility that vsk->t…

Published Dec 2, 2024CWE-416EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-53103 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

hv_sock: Initializing vsk->trans to NULL to prevent a dangling pointer

When hvs is released, there is a possibility that vsk->trans may not

be initialized to NULL, which could lead to a dangling pointer.

This issue is resolved by initializing vsk->trans to NULL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/285266ef92f7b4bf7d26e1e95e215ce6a6badb4aRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/414476c4fb11be070c09ab8f3e75c9ee324a108aRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/4bdc5a62c6e50600d8a1c3e18fd6dce0c27c9497Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/4fe1d42f2acc463b733bb42e3f8e67dbc2a0eb2dRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/7cf25987820350cb950856c71b409e5b6eed52bdRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/8621725afb38e111969c64280b71480afde2aaceRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/98d8dde9232250a57ad5ef16479bf6a349e09b80Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/e0fe3392371293175f25028020ded5267f4cd8e3Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/e629295bd60abf4da1db85b82819ca6a4f6c1e79Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53103?

CVE-2024-53103 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53103?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-53103?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-53103?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-53103 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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