CVE-2024-20833

CVSS 3.1 Score 4.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 5, 2024

Summary

CVE-2024-20833 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the pub_crypto_recv_msg function prior to SMR Mar-2024 Release 1. This issue arises due to a race condition, which allows local attackers with system privileges to induce memory corruption by exploiting the use-after-free condition. Successful exploitation could result in the crashing of the system or arbitrary code execution, leading to potential security breaches and unauthorized system access. These vulnerabilities highlight the importance of timely software updates and secure coding practices to mitigate potential risks.

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