CVE-2024-24855 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-24855: Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel scsi device driver lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan()

Vendor Linux
Product Linux kernel
Weakness CWE-362
Published February 5, 2024
Last update May 12, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's scsi device driver in lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 5, 2024 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated