Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-46831

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: microchip: vcap: Fix use-after-free error in kunit test This is a clear use-after-free error. We remove it, and rely on checking the return code of vcap_del_rule.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.09.27
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: net: microchip: vcap: Fix use-after-free error in kunit test This is a clear use-after-free error. We remove it, and rely on checking the return code of vcap_del_rule.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= c956b9b318d9036701c471dd458f9ed31defc629 < b0804c286ccfcf5f5c004d5bf8a54c0508b5e86b, >= c956b9b318d9036701c471dd458f9ed31defc629 < f7fe95f40c85311c98913fe6ae2c56adb7f767a7, >= c956b9b318d9036701c471dd458f9ed31defc629 < a3c1e45156ad39f225cd7ddae0f81230a3b1e657, >= 6.2, >= 6.2 < 6.6.51, >= 6.7 < 6.10.10, 6.11
Fixed versions
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