CVE-2024-36934: bna: ensure the copied buf is NUL terminated

Published May 30, 2024
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Updated

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

bna: ensure the copied buf is NUL terminated

Currently, we allocate a nbytes-sized kernel buffer and copy nbytes from userspace to that buffer. Later, we use sscanf on this buffer but we don't ensure that the string is terminated inside the buffer, this can lead to OOB read when using sscanf. Fix this issue by using memdupusernul instead of memdupuser.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=3.3<4.19.314
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.276
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.217
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.159
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.31
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc6
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

May 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:27 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36934?

CVE-2024-36934 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36934?

To fix CVE-2024-36934, update the Linux kernel to one of the following versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-36934?

CVE-2024-36934 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel, notably those prior to the fixed versions mentioned.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36934?

CVE-2024-36934 is a buffer handling vulnerability that could potentially lead to memory corruption in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-36934?

As of now, there are no public exploits specifically available for CVE-2024-36934.

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