Linux Kernel up to 6.10.8 usable_size assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function usable_size. Such manipulation leads to assertion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-46718. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.8. Affected by this issue is the function usable_size. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe: Don't overmap identity VRAM mapping Overmapping the identity VRAM mapping is triggering hardware bugs on certain platforms. Use 2M pages for the last unaligned (to 1G) VRAM chunk. v2: - Always use 2M pages for last chunk (Fei Yang) - break loop when 2M pages are used - Add assert for usable_size being 2M aligned v3: - Fix checkpatch

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-46718 since 09/11/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212724 (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7154-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.10.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch bb706e92c87b/6d3581edffea is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (212724) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-2173). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 212724
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7154-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.9
Patch: bb706e92c87b/6d3581edffea

Timelineinfo

09/11/2024 🔍
09/18/2024 +7 days 🔍
09/18/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2026 +564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-46718 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-46718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277904
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-2173 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2024 09:08
Updated: 04/05/2026 02:17
Changes: 09/18/2024 09:08 (57), 09/21/2024 09:22 (1), 12/13/2024 06:24 (2), 07/16/2025 13:47 (7), 10/08/2025 20:56 (11), 04/05/2026 02:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:475:103

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