SB2024123035 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel thermal testing driver
Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024123035
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-2024-56676)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tt_add_tz_work_fn(), tt_zone_unregister_tz(), tt_zone_add_trip_work_fn() and tt_zone_register_tz() functions in drivers/thermal/testing/zone.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.