CVE-2024-26718: dm-crypt, dm-verity: disable tasklets
dm-crypt, dm-verity: disable tasklets
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.15.176.3-3 - Compensating control
In Linux kernel dm-crypt and dm-verity, disable tasklets to stop the memory corruption ("dm-crypt, dm-verity: disable tasklets").
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26718?
CVE-2024-26718 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption issues in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26718?
To fix CVE-2024-26718, users should update their Linux kernel to versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1 if they are currently running affected versions.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26718?
CVE-2024-26718 affects Linux kernel versions up to and including 5.10.226-1.
What impact does CVE-2024-26718 have on Linux security?
CVE-2024-26718 may allow attackers to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system crashes.
Is CVE-2024-26718 specific to any Linux distribution?
While CVE-2024-26718 is a vulnerability found in the Linux kernel, it specifically impacts systems running Debian-based distributions.