CVE-2024-24855 Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel scsi device driver lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan()
A race condition in the Linux kernel's lpfc driver causes a null pointer dereference, leading to a kernel panic and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-24855?
CVE-2024-24855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's scsi device driver in lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24855?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-24855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-24855, GHSA-5v8x-xh64-m4xp, ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2024-24855, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-24855.