Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: efifb: Register sysfs groups through driver core The driver core can register and cleanup sysfs groups already. Make use of that functionality to simplify the error handling and cleanup. Also avoid a UAF race during unregistering where the sysctl attributes were usable after the info struct was freed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.55 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a9c40c72097b583b23aeb2a26d429ccfc81fbc1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36bfefb6baaa8e46de44f4fd919ce4347337620fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4684d69b9670a83992189f6271dc0fcdec4ed0d7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/872cd2d029d2c970a8a1eea88b48dab2b3f2e93aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95cdd538e0e5677efbdf8aade04ec098ab98f457Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49925?
CVE-2024-49925 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: efifb: Register sysfs groups through driver core The driver core can register and cleanup sysfs groups already. Make use of...
How severe is CVE-2024-49925?
CVE-2024-49925 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-49925?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.