8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-40431: Input Validation

First published: Wed Oct 23 2024(Updated: )

A lack of input validation in Realtek SD card reader driver before 10.0.26100.21374 through the implementation of the IOCTL_SCSI_PASS_THROUGH control of the SD card reader driver allows an attacker to write to predictable kernel memory locations, even as a low-privileged user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Realtek SD Card Reader Driver<10.0.26100.21374

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-40431?

    CVE-2024-40431 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for kernel memory manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-40431?

    To fix CVE-2024-40431, update the Realtek SD card reader driver to version 10.0.26100.21374 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-40431?

    CVE-2024-40431 affects users of the Realtek SD card reader driver versions before 10.0.26100.21374.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2024-40431 enable?

    CVE-2024-40431 enables low-privileged users to write to predictable kernel memory locations.

  • What does CVE-2024-40431 exploit?

    CVE-2024-40431 exploits a lack of input validation in the IOCTL_SCSI_PASS_THROUGH control of the SD card reader driver.

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