Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 bluefield mem_ctrl_idx integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. The affected element is the function mem_ctrl_idx of the component bluefield. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-53161. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. This affects the function mem_ctrl_idx of the component bluefield. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: EDAC/bluefield: Fix potential integer overflow The 64-bit argument for the "get DIMM info" SMC call consists of mem_ctrl_idx left-shifted 16 bits and OR-ed with DIMM index. With mem_ctrl_idx defined as 32-bits wide the left-shift operation truncates the upper 16 bits of information during the calculation of the SMC argument. The mem_ctrl_idx stack variable must be defined as 64-bits wide to prevent any potential integer overflow, i.e. loss of data from upper 16 bits.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-53161 since 11/19/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/18/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214250 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0117-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.4.287, 5.10.231, 5.15.174, 6.1.120, 6.6.64, 6.11.11 or 6.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 8cc31cfa36ff37aff399b72faa2ded58110112ae/e0269ea7a628fdeddd65b92fe29c09655dbb80b9/4ad7033de109d0fec99086f352f58a3412e378b8/578ca89b04680145d41011e7cec8806fefbb59e7/ac6ebb9edcdb7077e841862c402697c4c48a7c0a/fdb90006184aa84c7b4e09144ed0936d4e1891a7/000930193fe5eb79ce5563ee2e9ddb0c6e4e1bb5/1fe774a93b46bb029b8f6fa9d1f25affa53f06c6 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 (214250) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3756). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

• Debian Linux
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Ubuntu Linux
• SUSE Linux
• Oracle Linux
• RESF Rocky Linux
• Dell NetWorker
• Dell Avamar
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
• Open Source Linux Kernel
• Dell PowerScale OneFS

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 5.4.286
• 5.10.230
• 5.15.173
• 6.1.119
• 6.6.0
• 6.6.1
• 6.6.2
• 6.6.3
• 6.6.4
• 6.6.5
• 6.6.6
• 6.6.7
• 6.6.8
• 6.6.9
• 6.6.10
• 6.6.11
• 6.6.12
• 6.6.13
• 6.6.14
• 6.6.15
• 6.6.16
• 6.6.17
• 6.6.18
• 6.6.19
• 6.6.20
• 6.6.21
• 6.6.22
• 6.6.23
• 6.6.24
• 6.6.25
• 6.6.26
• 6.6.27
• 6.6.28
• 6.6.29
• 6.6.30
• 6.6.31
• 6.6.32
• 6.6.33
• 6.6.34
• 6.6.35
• 6.6.36
• 6.6.37
• 6.6.38
• 6.6.39
• 6.6.40
• 6.6.41
• 6.6.42
• 6.6.43
• 6.6.44
• 6.6.45
• 6.6.46
• 6.6.47
• 6.6.48
• 6.6.49
• 6.6.50
• 6.6.51
• 6.6.52
• 6.6.53
• 6.6.54
• 6.6.55
• 6.6.56
• 6.6.57
• 6.6.58
• 6.6.59
• 6.6.60
• 6.6.61
• 6.6.62
• 6.6.63
• 6.11.0
• 6.11.1
• 6.11.2
• 6.11.3
• 6.11.4
• 6.11.5
• 6.11.6
• 6.11.7
• 6.11.8
• 6.11.9
• 6.11.10
• 6.12.0
• 6.12.1

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 214250
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0117-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.4.287/5.10.231/5.15.174/6.1.120/6.6.64/6.11.11/6.12.2
Patch: 8cc31cfa36ff37aff399b72faa2ded58110112ae/e0269ea7a628fdeddd65b92fe29c09655dbb80b9/4ad7033de109d0fec99086f352f58a3412e378b8/578ca89b04680145d41011e7cec8806fefbb59e7/ac6ebb9edcdb7077e841862c402697c4c48a7c0a/fdb90006184aa84c7b4e09144ed0936d4e1891a7/000930193fe5eb79ce5563ee2e9ddb0c6e4e1bb5/1fe774a93b46bb029b8f6fa9d1f25affa53f06c6

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/24/2024 +35 days 🔍
12/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2026 +390 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53161 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53161
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289251
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3756 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2024 14:19
Updated: 01/18/2026 20:49
Changes: 12/24/2024 14:19 (58), 01/16/2025 15:59 (2), 07/22/2025 04:32 (7), 10/22/2025 07:56 (1), 01/18/2026 20:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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