CVE-2024-23848

Summary

CVE-2024-23848 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel version 6.7.1 and below. This issue involves a use-after-free condition in the function cec_queue_msg_fh, which is located in the files drivers/media/cec/core/cec-adap.c and drivers/media/cec/core/cec-api.c. When a user interacts with certain CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) devices, an attacker may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition, potentially leading to significant security risks. Users are strongly advised to update their Linux kernels to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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