CVE-2024-41074: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Set object to close if ondemand_id < 0 in copen If copen is maliciously called in the user mode, it may delete the request corresponding to the random id. And the request may have not been read yet. Note that when the object is set to reopen, the open request will be done with the still reopen state in above case. As a result, the request corresponding to this object is always skipped in select_req function, so the read request is never completed and blocks other process. Fix this issue by simply set object to close if its id < 0 in copen.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.19 — 6.1.101
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.42
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.11
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0845c553db11c84ff53fccd59da11b6d6ece4a60 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f8703fb3482f92edcfd31661857b16fec89c2c0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/703bea37d13e4ccdafd17ae7c4cb583752ba7663 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c32ee78fbc670e6f90989a45d340748e34cad333 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0845c553db11c84ff53fccd59da11b6d6ece4a60 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f8703fb3482f92edcfd31661857b16fec89c2c0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/703bea37d13e4ccdafd17ae7c4cb583752ba7663 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c32ee78fbc670e6f90989a45d340748e34cad333

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41074? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cachefiles: Set object to close if ondemand_id < 0 in copen If copen is maliciously called in the user mode, it may delete the request corresponding to the random id. And the request may have not been read yet. Note that when the object is set to reopen, the open request will be done with the still reopen state in above case. As a result, the request corresponding to this object is always skipped in select_req function, so the read request is never completed and blocks other process. Fix this issue by simply set object to close if its id < 0 in copen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41074? +

CVE-2024-41074 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41074? +

CVE-2024-41074 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41074? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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