PT-2024-32181 · Linux+4 · Linux Kernel+4
Published
2024-09-03
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Updated
2025-09-26
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CVE-2024-46767
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.52
Description
The issue is related to a missing
of node put() call for leds in the Linux kernel, specifically when of get child by name() is called and succeeds, causing the refcount to be incremented for leds. This can lead to a problem if of node put() is not called to decrease the refcount.Recommendations
To resolve the issue, update to Linux kernel version 6.6.52 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
of get child by name() function until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the vulnerable net: phy module to minimize the risk of exploitation.Exploit
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse
Ubuntu