Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 15
CVE-ID CVE-2024-23307
CVE-2024-26924
CVE-2024-26960
CVE-2024-27017
CVE-2024-27012
CVE-2024-27011
CVE-2024-35824
CVE-2023-52679
CVE-2024-36954
CVE-2024-46695
CVE-2024-50110
CVE-2024-50142
CVE-2024-50256
CVE-2024-50275
CVE-2024-53113
CWE-ID CWE-190
CWE-399
CWE-362
CWE-682
CWE-401
CWE-415
CWE-667
CWE-20
CWE-388
CWE-476
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 15 vulnerabilities.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU88102

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23307

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in raid5_cache_count() function. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU89055

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26924

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources within the nft_pipapo_remove() function in net/netfilter/nft_set_pipapo.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU91475

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26960

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the __swap_entry_free_locked() and free_swap_and_cache() functions in mm/swapfile.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Incorrect calculation

EUVDB-ID: #VU93615

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27017

CWE-ID: CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the nft_pipapo_walk() function in net/netfilter/nft_set_pipapo.c, within the nft_map_deactivate(), nf_tables_bind_set(), nft_map_activate(), nf_tables_dump_set(), nft_set_flush() and nf_tables_check_loops() functions in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU90461

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27012

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the nft_rbtree_activate() and nft_rbtree_walk() functions in net/netfilter/nft_set_rbtree.c, within the nft_pipapo_activate() and nft_pipapo_walk() functions in net/netfilter/nft_set_pipapo.c, within the nft_rhash_activate(), nft_rhash_walk(), nft_hash_activate() and nft_hash_walk() functions in net/netfilter/nft_set_hash.c, within the nft_bitmap_activate() and nft_bitmap_walk() functions in net/netfilter/nft_set_bitmap.c, within the nft_mapelem_deactivate(), nft_map_catchall_deactivate(), nft_setelem_validate(), nf_tables_bind_check_setelem(), nft_mapelem_activate(), nft_map_catchall_activate(), nf_tables_dump_setelem(), nft_setelem_activate(), nft_setelem_flush() and nf_tables_loop_check_setelem() functions in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU90463

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27011

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the nft_data_hold() and __nf_tables_abort() functions in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU93600

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35824

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the lis3lv02d_i2c_suspend() and lis3lv02d_i2c_resume() functions in drivers/misc/lis3lv02d/lis3lv02d_i2c.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Double free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90892

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52679

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the of_unittest_parse_phandle_with_args() and of_unittest_parse_phandle_with_args_map() functions in drivers/of/unittest.c, within the of_parse_phandle_with_args_map() function in drivers/of/base.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU90431

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36954

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the tipc_buf_append() function in net/tipc/msg.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Improper locking

EUVDB-ID: #VU97268

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46695

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the smack_inode_notifysecctx() function in security/smack/smack_lsm.c, within the selinux_inode_notifysecctx() function in security/selinux/hooks.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU99801

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50110

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the copy_to_user_auth() function in net/xfrm/xfrm_user.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU100081

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50142

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the verify_newsa_info() function in net/xfrm/xfrm_user.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Improper error handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU100192

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50256

CWE-ID: CWE-388 - Error Handling

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the nf_reject6_fill_skb_dst() and nf_send_reset6() functions in net/ipv6/netfilter/nf_reject_ipv6.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU100644

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50275

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the sve_init_regs() function in arch/arm64/kernel/fpsimd.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU101103

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53113

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the alloc_pages_bulk_noprof() function in mm/page_alloc.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.4

kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1658


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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