Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8 dip_ctx privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8. This vulnerability affects the function dip_ctx. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-57935. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.8. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/hns: Fix accessing invalid dip_ctx during destroying QP If it fails to modify QP to RTR, dip_ctx will not be attached. And during detroying QP, the invalid dip_ctx pointer will be accessed.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-57935 since 01/19/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 6.12.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a448c775f0aec6cfbee4bda561447c707153504a/0572eccf239ce4bd89bd531767ec5ab20e249290 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-2025-0155). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

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

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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 6.12.9
Patch: a448c775f0aec6cfbee4bda561447c707153504a/0572eccf239ce4bd89bd531767ec5ab20e249290

Timelineinfo

01/19/2025 🔍
01/21/2025 +2 days 🔍
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02/17/2026 +392 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57935 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57935
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292680
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0155 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2025 14:44
Updated: 02/17/2026 05:49
Changes: 01/21/2025 14:44 (56), 03/29/2025 05:41 (2), 10/15/2025 16:59 (11), 02/17/2026 05:49 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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