CVE-2024-49851: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tpm: Clean up TPM space after command failure tpm_dev_transmit prepares the TPM space before attempting command transmission. However if the command fails no rollback of this preparation is done. This can result in transient handles being leaked if the device is subsequently closed with no further commands performed. Fix this by flushing the space in the event of command transmission failure.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-459 CWE-459

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.12 — 5.10.227
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.168
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.113
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.54
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.11 — 6.11.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c9b228938e9266a1065a3f4fe5c99b7235dc439 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f9f72d843c92fb6f4ff7460d774413cde7f254c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/82478cb8a23bd4f97935bbe60d64528c6d9918b4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/adf4ce162561222338cf2c9a2caa294527f7f721 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c84ceb546f30432fccea4891163f7050f5bee5dd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3aaebcbb7c6b403416f442d1de70d437ce313a7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ebc4e1f4492d114f9693950621b3ea42b2f82bec

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87e8134c18977b566f4ec248c8a147244da69402 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-355557.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49851? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tpm: Clean up TPM space after command failure tpm_dev_transmit prepares the TPM space before attempting command transmission. However if the command fails no rollback of this preparation is done. This can result in transient handles being leaked if the device is subsequently closed with no further commands performed. Fix this by flushing the space in the event of command transmission failure. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49851? +

CVE-2024-49851 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49851? +

CVE-2024-49851 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49851? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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