Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4 ufshcd_pltfrm_remove memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function ufshcd_pltfrm_remove. The manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-57872. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.4 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function ufshcd_pltfrm_remove. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: ufs: pltfrm: Dellocate HBA during ufshcd_pltfrm_remove() This will ensure that the scsi host is cleaned up properly using scsi_host_dev_release(). Otherwise, it may lead to memory leaks.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-57872 since 01/11/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233479 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch cd188519d2467ab4c2141587b0551ba030abff0e/897df60c16d54ad515a3d0887edab5c63da06d1f 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 (233479) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0047). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for 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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 233479
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.5
Patch: cd188519d2467ab4c2141587b0551ba030abff0e/897df60c16d54ad515a3d0887edab5c63da06d1f

Timelineinfo

01/11/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57872 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57872
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291263
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0047 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2025 16:37
Updated: 01/25/2026 21:46
Changes: 01/11/2025 16:37 (58), 03/29/2025 18:52 (2), 01/25/2026 21:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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