Reachable assertion in Linux kernel rtla src



| Updated: 2025-05-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-26818
CWE-ID CWE-617
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Reachable assertion

EUVDB-ID: #VU90910

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26818

CWE-ID: CWE-617 - Reachable Assertion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion within the set_cpu_dma_latency() function in tools/tracing/rtla/src/utils.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 6.6 - 6.8 rc5

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a585914c266dc044f53b5c83c170f79b45fcf9a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bdd43f62ab3bb5a306af7f0ab857af45777f5a8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30369084ac6e27479a347899e74f523e6ca29b89
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.18
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.7.6
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.8


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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