SB20240531167 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel spi driver

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SB20240531167 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel spi driver

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531167
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46959)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the devm_spi_alloc_master(), devm_spi_register_master() and spi_unregister_master() functions in drivers/spi/spi.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References