VDB-286888 · CVE-2024-53137 · Nessus 216493

Linux Kernel up to 6.10/6.11.9 privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10/6.11.9. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-53137. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10/6.11.9 and classified as problematic. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ARM: fix cacheflush with PAN It seems that the cacheflush syscall got broken when PAN for LPAE was implemented. User access was not enabled around the cache maintenance instructions, causing them to fault.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-53137 since 11/19/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216493 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e6960a2ed49c/ca29cfcc4a21 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 (216493) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3608). 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
Open Source eCryptfs
Dell NetWorker
Dell Avamar

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216493
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.11.10
Patch: e6960a2ed49c/ca29cfcc4a21

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/04/2024 +15 days 🔍
12/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/02/2025 +302 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53137 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53137
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286888
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3608 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2024 16:16
Updated: 10/02/2025 10:54
Changes: 12/04/2024 16:16 (55), 02/21/2025 13:05 (2), 07/22/2025 14:53 (7), 10/02/2025 10:54 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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