Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4 f_printer.c printer_write privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4. This impacts the function printer_write of the file drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_printer.c. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-25741. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4 (Operating System). Affected is the function printer_write of the file drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_printer.c. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

printer_write in drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_printer.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 does not properly call usb_ep_queue, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or have unspecified other impact.

The weakness was released 02/12/2024. The advisory is shared for download at spinics.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-25741 since 02/12/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/29/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207738 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7009-2)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207738). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 207738
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7009-2)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/12/2024 🔍
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09/29/2024 +230 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: spinics.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-25741 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25741
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253416

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2024 08:50
Updated: 09/29/2024 23:24
Changes: 02/12/2024 08:50 (39), 09/06/2024 16:32 (24), 09/29/2024 23:24 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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