Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54458 is a Linux kernel flaw in UFS storage support. A removed BSG queue may remain referenced, creating a potential use-after-free condition. The score is high because a local low-privileged user could potentially affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability on vulnerable systems.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue for affected Linux fleets, especially embedded and industrial systems. It is not remotely exploitable based on the provided sources, but local kernel flaws can materially increase impact after initial access.
Technical view
The issue is in scsi/ufs/bsg cleanup logic. After removing a BSG queue, the pointer was not set to NULL, leaving a possible stale reference and CWE-416 use-after-free. Kernel stable commits correct the lifecycle handling. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Most relevant to Linux systems using UFS storage and the UFS BSG interface, including embedded, mobile, appliance, and industrial Linux environments. Debian LTS and Siemens advisories indicate downstream vendor tracking, but the bundle does not prove every Linux deployment is exploitable.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The attack model is local with low privileges. Real-world exploitability depends on kernel version, UFS support, device availability, and whether an attacker can reach the relevant BSG interface.
Researcher notes
Focus triage on UFS BSG queue lifecycle and downstream backports. The record says the bug currently caused no known issue, but the fix prevents potential UAF access. Do not assume exploitability without confirming reachable UFS BSG paths and affected kernel code.
Mitigation direction
- Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable fixes.
- Apply Debian LTS kernel security updates where Debian systems are in scope.
- Review Siemens SSA-019113 for affected Siemens products and vendor-specific remediation.
- Prioritize systems where local users or workloads can access UFS-related device interfaces.
- If no vendor package exists, track the relevant upstream stable commit guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory running kernel versions across Linux hosts and embedded devices.
- Identify systems using UFS storage or UFS host controller drivers.
- Check distribution advisories for fixed kernel package versions.
- Confirm Siemens product exposure against SSA-019113 where applicable.
- Verify the deployed kernel includes the upstream stable fix for CVE-2024-54458.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb4783c670180b922267222408e1c48d22dfbb46CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22018622e1e9e371198dbd983af946a844d5924cCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e7b6e44468c3242c21c2a8656d009fb3eb50a73CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f782d4741bf558def60df192b858b0efc6a5f0aCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88a01e9c9ad40c075756ba93b47984461d4ff15dCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9193bdc170cc23fe98aca71d1a63c0bf6e1e853bCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e95c798d8a7f70965f0f88d4657b682ff0ec75fCVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-019113.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.