Linux Kernel up to 6.12.0 hv_sock initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component hv_sock. Such manipulation leads to initialization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-53103. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component hv_sock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hv_sock: Initializing vsk->trans to NULL to prevent a dangling pointer When hvs is released, there is a possibility that vsk->trans may not be initialized to NULL, which could lead to a dangling pointer. This issue is resolved by initializing vsk->trans to NULL.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-53103 since 11/19/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213470 (Debian dla-4008 : linux-config-6.1 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.19.324, 5.4.286, 5.10.230, 5.15.172, 6.1.117, 6.6.61, 6.11.8 or 6.12.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 285266ef92f7/4fe1d42f2acc/414476c4fb11/7cf259878203/98d8dde92322/4bdc5a62c6e5/e0fe33923712/8621725afb38/e629295bd60a 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 (213470) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3570). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Open Source Linux Kernel

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 213470
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4008 : linux-config-6.1 - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.19.324/5.4.286/5.10.230/5.15.172/6.1.117/6.6.61/6.11.8/6.12.1
Patch: 285266ef92f7/4fe1d42f2acc/414476c4fb11/7cf259878203/98d8dde92322/4bdc5a62c6e5/e0fe33923712/8621725afb38/e629295bd60a

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/02/2024 +13 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53103 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53103
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286520
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3570 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/02/2024 09:10
Updated: 10/22/2025 08:08
Changes: 12/02/2024 09:10 (57), 12/02/2024 13:06 (1), 01/03/2025 12:31 (2), 10/02/2025 10:54 (11), 10/22/2025 08:08 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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