CVE-2024-42252: closures: Change BUG_ON() to WARN_ON()
closures: Change BUGON() to WARNON()
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42252?
CVE-2024-42252 has a severity that warrants attention but the specific CVSS score may vary based on the context of exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42252?
To resolve CVE-2024-42252, update your Linux kernel to versions 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1, or any later version.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42252?
CVE-2024-42252 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.9.11, as well as specific release candidates like 6.10-rc1 to 6.10-rc4.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-42252?
CVE-2024-42252 involves a change from BUG_ON() to WARN_ON() within the Linux kernel, indicating that the handling of certain conditions was deemed critical.
Is there any additional mitigation for CVE-2024-42252 beyond updating the kernel?
There are no specific additional mitigations mentioned for CVE-2024-42252; updating the kernel is strongly recommended.