Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4 drivers/mtd/ubi/vtbl.c create_empty_lvol leb_size allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function create_empty_lvol of the file drivers/mtd/ubi/vtbl.c. Such manipulation of the argument leb_size leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-25739. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.4 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function create_empty_lvol of the file drivers/mtd/ubi/vtbl.c. The manipulation of the argument leb_size with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

create_empty_lvol in drivers/mtd/ubi/vtbl.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 can attempt to allocate zero bytes, and crash, because of a missing check for ubi->leb_size.

The weakness was presented 02/12/2024. The advisory is available at groups.google.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-25739 since 02/12/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210654 (EulerOS 2.0 SP9 : kernel (EulerOS-SA-2024-2832)), 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 databases at Tenable (210654) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-23047). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 210654
Nessus Name: EulerOS 2.0 SP9 : kernel (EulerOS-SA-2024-2832)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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02/12/2024 🔍
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06/09/2025 +483 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: groups.google.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-25739 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25739
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253418
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2024 08:52
Updated: 06/09/2025 09:07
Changes: 02/12/2024 08:52 (40), 03/03/2024 14:21 (11), 06/26/2024 01:56 (15), 11/09/2024 07:27 (3), 06/09/2025 09:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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