Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-27021
Published: June 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90767
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-27021
CWE-ID: CWE-667
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the rtl_remove_one() and rtl_init_one() functions in drivers/net/ethernet/realtek/r8169_main.c, within the rtl8168_setup_ldev() function in drivers/net/ethernet/realtek/r8169_leds.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.