CVE-2024-47730
kernel: crypto: hisilicon/qm - inject error before stopping queue
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · September 13, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's hisilicon/qm crypto module. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by triggering a memory error during queue shutdown. This improper handling of memory during error injection could cause the device to access previously released memory. This could lead to system instability, denial of service, or potentially allow for privilege escalation or information disclosure.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free