7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-40901: scsi: mpt3sas: Avoid test/set_bit() operating in non-allocated memory

First published: Fri Jul 12 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpt3sas: Avoid test/set_bit() operating in non-allocated memory The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-40901">CVE-2024-40901</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024071207-CVE-2024-40901-05c4@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024071207-CVE-2024-40901-05c4@gregkh/T</a>

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<4.19.317
4.19.317
redhat/kernel<5.4.279
5.4.279
redhat/kernel<5.10.221
5.10.221
redhat/kernel<5.15.162
5.15.162
redhat/kernel<6.1.95
6.1.95
redhat/kernel<6.6.35
6.6.35
redhat/kernel<6.9.6
6.9.6
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10
Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.19.317
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.279
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.221
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.162
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.95
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.35
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.9.6
Linux Kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.10-rc3
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
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.21-1
6.12.22-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-40901?

    CVE-2024-40901 has been assigned a severity rating that indicates a high potential for impact on system integrity and performance.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-40901?

    To resolve CVE-2024-40901, update the Linux kernel to a secure version as specified in the affected software list.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-40901?

    CVE-2024-40901 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel including 4.19.317, 5.4.279, and all listed subsequent versions.

  • Is CVE-2024-40901 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2024-40901 is publicly documented and was addressed by the Linux kernel security community.

  • What does the vulnerability CVE-2024-40901 involve?

    CVE-2024-40901 concerns a memory handling issue in the SCSI mpt3sas driver of the Linux kernel.

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