SB2024120441 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel sctp
Published: December 4, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024120441
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-2024-53139)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the sctp_v6_available() function in net/sctp/ipv6.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05656a66592759242c74063616291b7274d11b2f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad975697211f4f2c4ce61c3ba524fd14d88ceab8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb72e7fcc83987d5d5595b43222f23b295d5de7f
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.12
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.63