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CVE-2024-53182

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "block, bfq: merge bfq_release_process_ref() into bfq_put_cooperator()" This reverts commit bc3b1e9e7c50e1de0f573eea3871…

Published Dec 27, 2024CWE-416EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2024-53182 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 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:

Revert "block, bfq: merge bfq_release_process_ref() into bfq_put_cooperator()"

This reverts commit bc3b1e9e7c50e1de0f573eea3871db61dd4787de.

The bic is associated with sync_bfqq, and bfq_release_process_ref cannot

be put into bfq_put_cooperator.

kasan report:

[ 400.347277] ==================================================================

[ 400.347287] BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in bic_set_bfqq+0x200/0x230

[ 400.347420] Read of size 8 at addr ffff88881cab7d60 by task dockerd/5800

[ 400.347430]

[ 400.347436] CPU: 24 UID: 0 PID: 5800 Comm: dockerd Kdump: loaded Tainted: G E 6.12.0 #32

[ 400.347450] Tainted: [E]=UNSIGNED_MODULE

[ 400.347454] Hardware name: VMware, Inc. VMware20,1/440BX Desktop Reference Platform, BIOS VMW201.00V.20192059.B64.2207280713 07/28/2022

[ 400.347460] Call Trace:

[ 400.347464] <TASK>

[ 400.347468] dump_stack_lvl+0x5d/0x80

[ 400.347490] print_report+0x174/0x505

[ 400.347521

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53182?

CVE-2024-53182 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53182?

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-2024-53182?

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.

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