Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-24861

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU91634

Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-24861

Published: June 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU91634
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24861
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the xc4000 xc4000_get_frequency() function in the media/xc4000 device driver. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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