CVE-2024-38633

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel, affecting the max3100 serial driver. This issue involves improper handling of the uart_driver_registered state upon driver removal, which could lead to use-after-free conditions or undefined behavior. This flaw might allow attackers to exploit the driver to gain unauthorized access or cause system instability.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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