CVE-2024-38542: RDMA/mana_ib: boundary check before installing cq callbacks
First published: Wed Jun 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mana_ib: boundary check before installing cq callbacks Add a boundary check inside mana_ib_install_cq_cb to prevent index overflow.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.8.2<6.8.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.9.3 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/168f6fbde0eabd71d1f4133df7d001a950b96977
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f12afddfb142587d786df9e3cc4862190d3e2ec8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f79edef79b6a2161f4124112f9b0c46891bb0b74
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38542
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/f79edef79b6a2161f4124112f9b0c46891bb0b74
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38542
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38542
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38542
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38542
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38542?
CVE-2024-38542 has a severity rating that indicates a potential security risk due to index overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38542?
To fix CVE-2024-38542, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.234-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.16-1.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-38542?
CVE-2024-38542 affects specific versions of the Debian Linux kernel packages.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-38542?
The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-38542 involves a missing boundary check that can lead to an index overflow.
Is CVE-2024-38542 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-38542 is being actively exploited in the wild.
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