Linux Kernel up to 6.12.7 state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.7. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-57804. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.7. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Fix corrupt config pages PHY state is switched in sysfs The driver, through the SAS transport, exposes a sysfs interface to enable/disable PHYs in a controller/expander setup. When multiple PHYs are disabled and enabled in rapid succession, the persistent and current config pages related to SAS IO unit/SAS Expander pages could get corrupted. Use separate memory for each config request.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-57804 since 01/09/2025. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/25/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214901 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0289-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 869fdc6f0606060301aef648231e186c7c542f5a/711201a8b8334a397440ac0b859df0054e174bc9 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 (214901) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0047). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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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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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214901
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0289-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.8
Patch: 869fdc6f0606060301aef648231e186c7c542f5a/711201a8b8334a397440ac0b859df0054e174bc9

Timelineinfo

01/09/2025 🔍
01/11/2025 +2 days 🔍
01/11/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/25/2026 +379 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57804 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291249
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0047 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2025 16:33
Updated: 01/25/2026 21:46
Changes: 01/11/2025 16:33 (56), 02/04/2025 16:50 (2), 10/17/2025 17:13 (11), 01/25/2026 21:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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