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CVE-2024-53213
high
CVSS 7.8
Vulnerability in linux (CVE-2024-53213)
Summary
vulnerability in linux (CVE-2024-53213). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``buf``.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2024-53213** has been found in linux.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``buf`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 7.8/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "linux CVE-2024-53213" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2024-53213 (linux) — CWE-415 / CVSS v3 7.8
Attack vector: local / no user interaction
Attack surface: `buf` / `URB_FREE_BUFFER`
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-415) exists in linux. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``buf`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
linux — . Attack surface: `buf` / `URB_FREE_BUFFER`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: High (CVSS 7.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'linux' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'linux' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `linux` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
References
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03819abbeb11117dcbba40bfe322b88c0c88a6b6
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2970ef2fce90c661952ec2b451b0276d5f8d6180
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ac9f3c981eeceee2ec4d30d850f4a6f50a1ec40
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/977128343fc2a30737399b58df8ea77e94f164bd
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a422ebec863d99d5607fb41bb7af3347fcb436d3
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b09512aea6223eec756f52aa584fc29eeab57480
- web https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc5aa8e3ad69dcedeba79e667d4a2efb72a305af
- web https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- web https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53213
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2hwq-42hc-rhqv