CVE-2024-42285
Linux Kernel use-after-free
- Published17 Aug 2024
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/iwcm: Fix a use-after-free related to destroying CM IDs iw_conn_req_handler() associates a new struct rdma_id_private (conn_id) with an existing struct iw_cm_id (cm_id) as follows: conn_id->cm_id.iw = cm_id; cm_id->context = conn_id; cm_id->cm_handler = cma_iw_handler; rdma_destroy_id() frees both the cm_id and the struct rdma_id_private. Make sure that cm_work_handler() does not trigger a use-after-free by only freeing of the struct rdma_id_private after all pending work has finished.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/557d035fe88d78dd51664f4dc0e1896c04c97cf6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f25f296fc9bd0435be14e89bf657cd615a23574
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94ee7ff99b87435ec63211f632918dc7f44dac79
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aee2424246f9f1dadc33faa78990c1e2eb7826e4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d91d253c87fd1efece521ff2612078a35af673c6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc8074b8901caabb97c2d353abd6b4e7fa5a59a5
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/557d035fe88d78dd51664f4dc0e1896c04c97cf6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f25f296fc9bd0435be14e89bf657cd615a23574
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94ee7ff99b87435ec63211f632918dc7f44dac79
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aee2424246f9f1dadc33faa78990c1e2eb7826e4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d91d253c87fd1efece521ff2612078a35af673c6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc8074b8901caabb97c2d353abd6b4e7fa5a59a5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee39384ee787e86e9db4efb843818ef0ea9cb8ae
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff5bbbdee08287d75d72e65b72a2b76d9637892a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-42285 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-42285 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.87%.
How severe is CVE-2024-42285?
CVE-2024-42285 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42285?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42285?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.4.282 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.