Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-44974

Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: pm: avoid possible UaF when selecting endp select_local_address() and select_signal_address() both select an endpoint entry from the list inside an RCU protected section, but return a reference to it, to be read later on. If the entry is dereferenced after the RCU unlock, reading info could cause a Use-after-Free. A simple solution is to copy the required info while inside the RCU protected section to avoid any risk of UaF later. The address ID might need to be modified later to handle the ID0 case later, so a copy s...

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.09.05
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: pm: avoid possible UaF when selecting endp select_local_address() and select_signal_address() both select an endpoint entry from the list inside an RCU protected section, but return a reference to it, to be read later on. If the entry is dereferenced after the RCU unlock, reading info could cause a Use-after-Free. A simple solution is to copy the required info while inside the RCU protected section to avoid any risk of UaF later. The address ID might need to be modified later to handle the ID0 case later, so a copy s...

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < ddee5b4b6a1cc03c1e9921cf34382e094c2009f1, >= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < f2c865e9e3ca44fc06b5f73b29a954775e4dbb38, >= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < 2b4f46f9503633dade75cb796dd1949d0e6581a1, >= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < 9a9afbbc3fbfca4975eea4aa5b18556db5a0c0b8, >= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < 0201d65d9806d287a00e0ba96f0321835631f63f, >= 01cacb00b35cb62b139f07d5f84bcf0eeda8eff6 < 48e50dcbcbaaf713d82bf2da5c16aeced94ad07d, >= 5.7, 11.0, >= 5.7 < 5.10.226, >= 5.11 < 5.15.167, >= 5.16 < 6.1.109, >= 6.2 < 6.6.48, >= 6.7 < 6.10.7, 6.11
Fixed versions
5.10.226, 5.15.167, 6.1.109, 6.6.48, 6.10.7

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 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
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