Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 register_intc_controller use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function register_intc_controller. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-53165. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function register_intc_controller. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sh: intc: Fix use-after-free bug in register_intc_controller() In the error handling for this function, d is freed without ever removing it from intc_list which would lead to a use after free. To fix this, let's only add it to the list after everything has succeeded.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-53165 since 11/19/2024. 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 02/13/2025).

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 4.19.325, 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 3c7c806b3eafd94ae0f77305a174d63b69ec187c/d8de818df12d86a1a26a8efd7b4b3b9c6dc3c5cc/971b4893457788e0e123ea552f0bb126a5300e61/c3f4f4547fb291982f5ef56c048277c4d5ccc4e4/c43df7dae28fb9fce96ef088250c1e3c3a77c527/b8b84dcdf3ab1d414304819f824b10efba64132c/6ba6e19912570b2ad68298be0be1dc779014a303/588bdec1ff8b81517dbae0ae51c9df52c0b952d3/63e72e551942642c48456a4134975136cdcb9b3c 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (216224). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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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 4.19.325/5.4.287/5.10.231/5.15.174/6.1.120/6.6.64/6.11.11/6.12.2
Patch: 3c7c806b3eafd94ae0f77305a174d63b69ec187c/d8de818df12d86a1a26a8efd7b4b3b9c6dc3c5cc/971b4893457788e0e123ea552f0bb126a5300e61/c3f4f4547fb291982f5ef56c048277c4d5ccc4e4/c43df7dae28fb9fce96ef088250c1e3c3a77c527/b8b84dcdf3ab1d414304819f824b10efba64132c/6ba6e19912570b2ad68298be0be1dc779014a303/588bdec1ff8b81517dbae0ae51c9df52c0b952d3/63e72e551942642c48456a4134975136cdcb9b3c

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/27/2024 +38 days 🔍
12/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/13/2025 +48 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289439

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2024 15:18
Updated: 02/13/2025 13:36
Changes: 12/27/2024 15:18 (57), 02/13/2025 13:36 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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