#VU91634 Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-24861

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91634

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=8150

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?