SB2024082644 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel intel idpf driver
Published: August 26, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082644
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-2024-44932)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the idpf_vport_intr_napi_dis_all() and idpf_vport_intr_rel() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/idpf/idpf_txrx.c, within the idpf_vport_stop(), idpf_vport_open() and idpf_send_map_unmap_queue_vector_msg() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/intel/idpf/idpf_lib.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.