VDB-291954 · CVE-2024-57857 · Nessus 214901

Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8 siw_query_port use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8. This vulnerability affects the function siw_query_port. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-57857. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8. Affected is the function siw_query_port. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/siw: Remove direct link to net_device Do not manage a per device direct link to net_device. Rely on associated ib_devices net_device management, not doubling the effort locally. A badly managed local link to net_device was causing a 'KASAN: slab-use-after-free' exception during siw_query_port() call.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-57857 since 01/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/08/2026).

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 6.12.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4eafeb4f021c50d13f199239d913b37de3c83135/16b87037b48889d21854c8e97aec8a1baf2642b3 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-2025-0105). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

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

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: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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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 6.12.9
Patch: 4eafeb4f021c50d13f199239d913b37de3c83135/16b87037b48889d21854c8e97aec8a1baf2642b3

Timelineinfo

01/15/2025 🔍
01/15/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/15/2025 +0 days 🔍
03/08/2026 +417 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291954
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0105 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2025 16:02
Updated: 03/08/2026 23:42
Changes: 01/15/2025 16:02 (57), 02/04/2025 16:50 (2), 03/24/2025 21:51 (1), 07/24/2025 19:15 (7), 10/13/2025 19:50 (1), 03/08/2026 23:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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