CVE-2024-53080
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Panthor GPU driver where XArray entries for VM objects are accessed without proper locking. This could allow local attackers to cause use-after-free conditions or memory corruption. Only systems using the Panthor driver are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Linux kernel with Panthor GPU driver
📦 What is this software?
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Worst Case
Local privilege escalation to kernel-level code execution, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Likely Case
Kernel panic or system crash causing denial of service.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper kernel hardening and privilege separation are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and race condition timing to exploit successfully.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Linux kernel with commits 3342f066a8e1020a6f7d1fbd6b23bfdeda473eb5 and 444fa5b100e5c90550d6bccfe4476efb0391b3ca
Vendor Advisory: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3342f066a8e1020a6f7d1fbd6b23bfdeda473eb5
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update Linux kernel to version containing the fix commits. 2. Reboot system to load new kernel. 3. Verify kernel version after reboot.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Panthor driver
linuxRemove or blacklist the Panthor GPU driver if not needed
echo 'blacklist panthor' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
update-initramfs -u
reboot
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict local user access to systems using Panthor driver
- Implement strict privilege separation and limit sudo/root access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Panthor driver is loaded: lsmod | grep panthor AND check kernel version against patched versionsCheck Version:
uname -rVerify Fix Applied:
Verify kernel version includes fix commits and Panthor driver loads without errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Kernel oops messages
- System crashes/panics
- dmesg errors related to panthor or XArray
Network Indicators:
- None - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
Search for kernel panic events or panthor driver errors in system logs