2024-11-28
This article describes a vulnerability (CVE-2024-50187) in the Linux kernel related to performance monitors. When a file descriptor is closed, the active performance monitor isn’t stopped properly. This can lead to attempts to use an invalid pointer, potentially causing system instability.
Here’s the summarized information:
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Not specified
Vulnerability: Use-After-Free (UAF)
Severity: Moderate (CVSS v3 score: 5.5)
Date: November 8, 2024 (published)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability affects systems running a vulnerable Linux kernel.
It can potentially cause system instability.
Update your Linux kernel to a patched version as soon as possible.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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