SB2024091861 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel fs
Published: September 18, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091861
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-2024-46801)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the simple_inode_init_ts() and path_from_stashed() functions in fs/libfs.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.