SB2024060483 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel mhi core driver
Published: June 4, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024060483
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46969)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mhi_queue() function in drivers/bus/mhi/core/main.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.