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Plain-English summary
This Linux kernel flaw can leak an execution-queue reference after invalid input to a DRM xe exec IOCTL. A local user or process could potentially consume kernel resources and cause denial of service. It is not described as exposing data or allowing code execution.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate availability risk. Patch through normal kernel maintenance, faster for shared workstations, GPU-enabled hosts, or multi-user Linux systems where local users could trigger resource exhaustion.
Technical view
CVE-2024-53087 is a CWE-401 resource-leak issue in Linux drm/xe. After an exec queue lookup, some input-error paths returned without dropping the exec queue reference. The fix ensures the reference is released on those error paths.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on affected Linux kernels using the drm/xe driver and reachable local user or process access to the relevant DRM IOCTL. The bundle lists Linux kernel versions including 6.8, 6.11.8, and 6.12 as affected, but distro backports must be checked.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, public exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a local denial-of-service class resource leak in drm/xe exec IOCTL error handling. The bundle does not provide proof-of-concept details, exploit telemetry, or distribution-specific fixed versions, so validation should rely on kernel and vendor advisory mapping.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Linux kernel or distribution updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
- Check vendor advisories for the exact fixed package version in your distribution.
- Prioritize systems where local users or workloads can access drm/xe interfaces.
- Restrict unnecessary local access to graphics/DRM devices where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints, workstations, and GPU-enabled systems.
- Identify systems with drm/xe enabled or in use.
- Compare installed kernel packages against vendor fixes for CVE-2024-53087.
- Confirm change records reference the stable commits or CVE identifier.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f92b77a8ce043fbda2664d9be4b66bdc57f67b7CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af797b831d8975cb4610f396dcb7f03f4b9908e7CVE reference, Linux
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Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
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