CVE-2024-35918: randomize_kstack: Improve entropy diffusion

Published May 19, 2024
·
Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

randomizekstack: Improve entropy diffusion

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35918 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051912-CVE-2024-35918-3fed@gregkh/T

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: randomizekstack: Improve entropy diffusion The kstackoffset variable was really only ever using the low bits for kernel stack offset entropy. Add a ror32() to increase bit diffusion.

Launchpad

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

NVD

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.15.155
5.15.155
redhat/kernel<6.1.86
6.1.86
redhat/kernel<6.6.27
6.6.27
redhat/kernel<6.8.6
6.8.6
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9

Event History

May 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
Description
May 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:47 PM
Description
Jul 30, 2024
Rejected
via MITRE·04:55 AM
Jul 31, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:52 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35918?

CVE-2024-35918 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35918?

To fix CVE-2024-35918, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.15.155, 6.1.86, 6.6.27, 6.8.6, or 6.9.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-35918?

CVE-2024-35918 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel distributed by Red Hat.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-35918?

CVE-2024-35918 involves an improvement to entropy diffusion in the randomize_kstack functionality of the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-35918?

As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits for CVE-2024-35918.

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