Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Memory Management subsystem when a user wins two races at the same time with a fail in the mas_prev_slot function. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1312Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2225569Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/mm/memMailing ListPatch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1312Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2225569Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/mm/memMailing ListPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1312?
CVE-2024-1312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Memory Management subsystem when a user wins two races at the same time with a fail in the mas_prev_slot function. This issue could allow a local ...
How severe is CVE-2024-1312?
CVE-2024-1312 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora.