CVE-2024-39478: crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer

Published Jul 5, 2024
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Updated

crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.9.5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Jul 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39478?

CVE-2024-39478 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can lead to undefined behavior due to improper handling of a stack buffer.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39478?

To fix CVE-2024-39478, update your Linux kernel to the recommended secure versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-39478?

CVE-2024-39478 affects all versions of the Linux kernel from 6.9 to 6.9.5, specifically those versions utilizing the starfive crypto implementation.

4

What types of applications could be impacted by CVE-2024-39478?

Applications that rely on RSA text data within the affected Linux kernel versions may encounter crashes or unexpected behavior due to this vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2024-39478 exploitable remotely?

The exploitability of CVE-2024-39478 potentially depends on the specific application context and the attack vector but could lead to significant impacts if exploited.

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