Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-46738

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: VMCI: Fix use-after-free when removing resource in vmci_resource_remove() When removing a resource from vmci_resource_table in vmci_resource_remove(), the search is performed using the resource handle by comparing context and resource fields. It is possible though to create two resources with different types but same handle (same context and resource fields). When trying to remove one of the resources, vmci_resource_remove() may not remove the intended one, but the object will still be freed as in the case of the datagram t...

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.09.18
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: VMCI: Fix use-after-free when removing resource in vmci_resource_remove() When removing a resource from vmci_resource_table in vmci_resource_remove(), the search is performed using the resource handle by comparing context and resource fields. It is possible though to create two resources with different types but same handle (same context and resource fields). When trying to remove one of the resources, vmci_resource_remove() may not remove the intended one, but the object will still be freed as in the case of the datagram t...

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < f6365931bf7c07b2b397dbb06a4f6573cc9fae73, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < b243d52b5f6f59f9d39e69b191fb3d58b94a43b1, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < 6c563a29857aa8053b67ee141191f69757f27f6e, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < ef5f4d0c5ee22d4f873116fec844ff6edaf3fa7d, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < b9efdf333174468651be40390cbc79c9f55d9cce, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < 39e7e593418ccdbd151f2925fa6be1a616d16c96, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < 00fe5292f081f8d773e572df8e03bf6e1855fe49, >= bc63dedb7d46a7d690c6b6edf69136b88af06cc6 < 48b9a8dabcc3cf5f961b2ebcd8933bf9204babb7, >= 3.9, >= 3.9 < 4.19.322, >= 4.20 < 5.4.284, >= 5.5 < 5.10.226, >= 5.11 < 5.15.167, >= 5.16 < 6.1.110, >= 6.2 < 6.6.51, >= 6.7 < 6.10.10, 6.11
Fixed versions
4.19.322, 5.4.284, 5.10.226, 5.15.167, 6.1.110, 6.6.51, 6.10.10

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux 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