Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-27052

Linux Linux, linux_kernel, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtl8xxxu: add cancel_work_sync() for c2hcmd_work The workqueue might still be running, when the driver is stopped. To avoid a use-after-free, call cancel_work_sync() in rtl8xxxu_stop().

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: 0.30%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2024.05.01

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.30%

Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Linux Linux, linux_kernel, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem
Affected versions: >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < dddedfa3b29a63c2ca4336663806a6128b8545b4, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < ac512507ac89c01ed6cd4ca53032f52cdb23ea59, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < 3518cea837de4d106efa84ddac18a07b6de1384e, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < 156012667b85ca7305cb363790d3ae8519a6f41e, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < 7059cdb69f8e1a2707dd1e2f363348b507ed7707, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < 58fe3bbddfec10c6b216096d8c0e517cd8463e3a, >= e542e66b7c2ee2adeefdbb7f259f2f60cadf2819 < 1213acb478a7181cd73eeaf00db430f1e45b1361, >= 5.5, >= e542e66b7c2e < 58fe3bbddfec, >= 5.5 < 5.10.214, >= 5.11 < 5.15.153, >= 5.16 < 6.1.83, >= 6.2 < 6.6.23, >= 6.7 < 6.7.11, >= 6.8 < 6.8.2, 10.0
Fixed versions: 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Linux Linux, linux_kernel, SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-416