CVE-2024-49570·Kernel vulnerability
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/tracing: Fix a potential TP_printk UAF The commit afd2627f727b ("tracing: Check "%s" dereference via the field and not the TP_printk format") exposes potential UAFs in the xe_bo_move trace event. Fix those by avoiding dereferencing the xe_mem_type_to_name[] array at TP_printk time. Since some code refactoring has taken place, explicit backporting may be needed for kernels older than 6.10.
- Severity
- high
- Software
- Kernel
- Fixed in
- 6.13.4
- Published
How likely is exploitation
FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System puts the probability of this CVE being exploited in the next 30 days at <0.1% — higher than 3% of all published CVEs. EPSS is an independent forecast of exploitation, not a severity rating: it says nothing about how much damage a successful attack does, which is what a CVSS score measures.
Read the two together. CVE-2024-49570 scores 7.8 on CVSS, so a successful attack would be serious — but at <0.1%, almost nobody is currently attempting it. That is a different situation from a flaw under mass exploitation, and it is usually the difference between patching on your next maintenance window and patching tonight.
Affected versions
From: 6.13
Until: 6.13.4
Fixed in: 6.13.4
How to fix this CVE
Update your Linux kernel to version 6.13.4 or later to resolve a use-after-free vulnerability in the xe_bo_move trace event. This fix prevents potential memory corruption that could occur during GPU buffer object move operations when kernel tracing is enabled. Systems running kernel versions 6.13 through 6.13.3 should prioritize this update.
sudo dnf check-update kernel && sudo dnf update kernelDefensia detects this vulnerability
How to check if you are affected
- Check your kernel version by running: uname -r
- Verify if you are running kernel 6.13.0 through 6.13.3 (vulnerable range)
- Check if tracing is enabled by examining: cat /sys/kernel/debug/tracing/tracing_on
- Confirm the fix by verifying kernel >= 6.13.4 after update and reboot
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49570?
This is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's DRM/xe GPU driver tracing subsystem that could allow local privilege escalation or denial of service through improper memory dereferencing in trace event formatting.
Is CVE-2024-49570 being actively exploited?
No, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild, and no public exploits are currently available.
What versions of Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49570?
Linux kernel versions 6.13.0 through 6.13.3 are affected. Kernel 6.13.4 and later include the fix.
How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2024-49570?
Run `uname -r` and check if the output is between 6.13.0 and 6.13.3. If so, you are vulnerable and should update immediately.
Does Defensia detect CVE-2024-49570?
Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If Kernel is installed on a monitored server, CVE-2024-49570 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.
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