CVE-2024-49982
kernel: aoe: fix the potential use-after-free problem in more places
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · September 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ATA over Ethernet (AoE) component. This memory management vulnerability, specifically a use-after-free, arises from incorrect handling of device reference counts in multiple functions. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service, disclose sensitive information, or potentially achieve arbitrary code execution.
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