VDB-290289 · CVE-2024-56763 · Nessus 216191

Linux Kernel up to 6.1.122/6.6.68/6.12.7 tracing_cpumask_write privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.122/6.6.68/6.12.7. Affected is the function tracing_cpumask_write. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-56763. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.122/6.6.68/6.12.7. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Prevent bad count for tracing_cpumask_write If a large count is provided, it will trigger a warning in bitmap_parse_user. Also check zero for it.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-56763 since 12/29/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216191 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0428-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1.123, 6.6.69 or 6.12.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 3d15f4c2449558ffe83b4dba30614ef1cd6937c3/03041e474a6a8f1bfd4b96b164bb3165c48fa1a3/1cca920af19df5dd91254e5ff35e68e911683706/98feccbf32cfdde8c722bc4587aaa60ee5ac33f0 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 (216191) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0016). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Debian Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Linux
SUSE Linux
Oracle Linux
Dell NetWorker
Dell Avamar
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Open Source Linux Kernel

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

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

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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