CVE-2024-1312

Kernel: race condition leads to use after free during vma lock in lock_vma_under_rcu

Published Feb 8, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.1 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-17072 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.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 1, 2024, 6:33 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2024, 3:04 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 8, 2024, 1:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:03 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 26, 2023, 12:00 AM