CVE-2024-36020: i40e: fix vf may be used uninitialized in this function warning
First published: Thu May 30 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i40e: fix vf may be used uninitialized in this function warning The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36020">CVE-2024-36020</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053044-CVE-2024-36020-5da7@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053044-CVE-2024-36020-5da7@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <4.19.312 | 4.19.312 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.4.274 | 5.4.274 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.10.215 | 5.10.215 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.15.154 | 5.15.154 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.85 | 6.1.85 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.26 | 6.6.26 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.5 | 6.8.5 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/06df7618f591b2dc43c59967e294d7b9fc8675b6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0dcf573f997732702917af1563aa2493dc772fc0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e89846283f3cf7c7a8e28b342576fd7c561d2ba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/951d2748a2a8242853abc3d0c153ce4bf8faad31
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9dcf0fcb80f6aeb01469e3c957f8d4c97365450a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8e82128b44fa40bf99a50b919488ef361e1683c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc9cd02dd9e8b7764ea9effb24f4f1dd73d1b23d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f37c4eac99c258111d414d31b740437e1925b8e8
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-36020
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36020
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053044-CVE-2024-36020-5da7@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2284401
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4902
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5067
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5066
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5255
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5363
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2284400
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-36020
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36020
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-36020
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-36020
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/f37c4eac99c258111d414d31b740437e1925b8e8
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36020?
The severity of CVE-2024-36020 is classified as low due to the nature of the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36020?
To fix CVE-2024-36020, update to the latest kernel version specified in the advisory or apply available patches.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-36020?
CVE-2024-36020 affects several versions of the Linux kernel including 4.19.312, 5.4.274, and others up to 6.9.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-36020 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2024-36020 on system security primarily involves potential uninitialized variable usage which could lead to unexpected behavior.
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2024-36020?
CVE-2024-36020 impacts various Linux distributions utilizing the affected kernel versions such as Red Hat and Debian.
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