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TI-2024-35583 Aliases CVE-2024-53113GHSA-8x6v-8q4g-xh9f

mm: fix NULL pointer dereference in alloc_pages_bulk_noprof

Priority LOW 24CWE-476Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Denial of service
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · None · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 19 fixed, 2 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-476.

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm: fix NULL pointer dereference in alloc_pages_bulk_noprof We triggered a NULL pointer dereference for ac.preferred_zoneref->zone in alloc_pages_bulk_noprof() when the task is migrated between cpusets. When cpuset is enabled, in prepare_alloc_pages(), ac->nodemask may be &current->mems_allowed. when first_zones_zonelist() is called to find preferred_zoneref, the ac->nodemask may be modified concurrently if the task is migrated between different cpusets. Assuming we have 2 NUMA Node, when traversing Node1 in ac->zonelist, the nodemask is 2, and when traversing Node2 in ac->zonelist, the nodemask is 1. As a result, the ac->preferred_zoneref points to NULL zone. In alloc_pages_bulk_noprof(), for_each_zone_zonelist_nodemask() finds a allowable zone and calls zonelist_node_idx(ac.preferred_zoneref), leading to NULL pointer dereference. __alloc_pages_noprof() fixes this issue by checking NULL pointer in commit ea57485af8f4 ("mm, page_alloc: fix check for NULL preferred_zone") and commit df76cee6bbeb ("mm, page_alloc: remove redundant checks from alloc fastpath"). To fix it, check NULL pointer for preferred_zoneref->zone.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00249 16th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 5.15.174, 6.1.119, 6.6.63 +2Red Hat: 6 advisoriesRed Hat: 19 fixed, 2 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
LinuxLinux5.13 and later5.15.174, 6.1.119, 6.6.63, 6.11.10, 6.12Patch availableCNA
  • Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.13 and later Fixed in 5.15.174, 6.1.119, 6.6.63, 6.11.10, 6.12 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 8

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5.13 to before 6.1.119; 6.2 to before 6.6.63; 6.7 to before 6.11.10VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc2VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc3VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc4VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc5VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc6VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*6.12 rc7VulnerableLinux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.13 to before 6.1.119; 6.2 to before 6.6.63; 6.7 to before 6.11.10 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.12 rc7 Vulnerable ·Linux

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.15.174, 6.1.119, 6.6.63, 6.11.10, 6.12

Red Hat 6 advisories

  • RHSA-2025:2627 Released 2025-03-11 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, libperf-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.4.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5 +30
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.31.1.el9_5 +11
  • RHSA-2025:1658 Released 2025-02-19 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4) bpftool-7.3.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +29
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.55.1.el9_4 +11
  • RHSA-2025:1268 Released 2025-02-11 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.103.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.103.1.el9_2 +29
Show 3 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2025:1269 Released 2025-02-11 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.103.1.rt14.388.el9_2 +11
  • RHSA-2025:1253 Released 2025-02-10 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) kernel-debug-devel-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0, kernel-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0, kernel-devel-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0) bpftool-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0, kernel-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0, kernel-abi-stablelists-5.14.0-70.124.1.el9_0 +14
  • RHSA-2025:1254 Released 2025-02-10 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0) kernel-rt-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-70.124.1.rt21.196.el9_0 +7

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6AffectedNo fix planned: Out of support scope
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7AffectedNo fix planned: Out of support scope
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:2627
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:1268
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:1658
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:2627
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:1253
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:1268
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:1658
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:2627
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:1253
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:1268
Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:1658
Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:1254
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:2627
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time E4S (v.9.0)Fixed RHSA-2025:1254
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:1269
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:1658
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9)Fixed RHSA-2025:2627
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.2)Fixed RHSA-2025:1269
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.4)Fixed RHSA-2025:1658
Not affected: 1 product
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-53113
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8x6v-8q4g-xh9f
  3. 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat

References

Patch 4

Other 1

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  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2021-05514 Heap Out-Of-Bounds Write in Netfilter IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.3
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