Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 um integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component um. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-53145. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component um. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: um: Fix potential integer overflow during physmem setup This issue happens when the real map size is greater than LONG_MAX, which can be easily triggered on UML/i386.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-53145 since 11/19/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/18/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216224 (Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20100)), 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 5c710f45811e7e2bfcf703980c306f19c7e1ecfe/e6102b72edc4eb8c0858df00ba74b5ce579c8fa2/1bd118c5f887802cef2d9ba0d1917258667f1cae/1575df968650d11771359e5ac78278c5b0cc19f3/a875c023155ea92b75d6323977003e64d92ae7fc/d1a211e5210d31da8f49fc0021bf7129b726468c/a9c95f787b88b29165563fd97761032db77116e7/a98b7761f697e590ed5d610d87fa12be66f23419 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 (216224) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3756). Once again VulDB remains the best source 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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 216224
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 7 / 8 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2025-20100)

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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: 5c710f45811e7e2bfcf703980c306f19c7e1ecfe/e6102b72edc4eb8c0858df00ba74b5ce579c8fa2/1bd118c5f887802cef2d9ba0d1917258667f1cae/1575df968650d11771359e5ac78278c5b0cc19f3/a875c023155ea92b75d6323977003e64d92ae7fc/d1a211e5210d31da8f49fc0021bf7129b726468c/a9c95f787b88b29165563fd97761032db77116e7/a98b7761f697e590ed5d610d87fa12be66f23419

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289252
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3756 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2024 14:19
Updated: 01/18/2026 13:12
Changes: 12/24/2024 14:19 (57), 02/13/2025 13:36 (2), 07/22/2025 00:15 (7), 10/02/2025 10:54 (11), 10/21/2025 21:14 (1), 01/18/2026 13:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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