SB2024102184 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block aoe driver



SB2024102184 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block aoe driver

Published: October 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024102184
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 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49982)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ata_rw_frameinit(), aoecmd_ata_rw(), resend(), probe() and aoecmd_ata_id() functions in drivers/block/aoe/aoecmd.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.