CVE-2024-23848: Use After Free

Published Jan 23, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel through 6.7.1, there is a use-after-free in cecqueuemsgfh, related to drivers/media/cec/core/cec-adap.c and drivers/media/cec/core/cec-api.c.

Other sources

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a use-after-free in cecqueuemsgfh. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to crash.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=6.7.1
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 24, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:24 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23848?

CVE-2024-23848 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its use-after-free nature that can lead to potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23848?

To remediate CVE-2024-23848, update your Linux kernel to version 6.7.2 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-23848?

CVE-2024-23848 affects all Linux kernel versions up to and including 6.7.1.

4

What components are primarily impacted by CVE-2024-23848?

CVE-2024-23848 impacts the cec_queue_msg_fh function within the media/cec core files in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-23848?

Yes, patches have been released for CVE-2024-23848 in the subsequent kernel updates after version 6.7.1.

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