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- CVE-2024-42267
CVE-2024-42267: riscv/mm: Add handling for VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in mm_fault_error()
First published: Sat Aug 17 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/mm: Add handling for VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in mm_fault_error() Handle VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in the page fault path so that we correctly kill the process and we don't BUG() the kernel.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1 | 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.119-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c710050c47d45eb77b28c271cddefc5c785cb40
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20dbdebc5580cd472a310d56a6e252275ee4c864
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59be4a167782d68e21068a761b90b01fadc09146
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/917f598209f3f5e4ab175d5079d8aeb523e58b1f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4e7db757e2d7f4c407a007e92c98477eab215d2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7ccf2ca772bfe33e2c53ef80fa20d2d87eb6144
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-42267
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42267
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-42267
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-42267
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-42267
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/0c710050c47d45eb77b28c271cddefc5c785cb40
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42267?
CVE-2024-42267 has been categorized as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42267?
To fix CVE-2024-42267, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.123-1 or later, 6.1.119-1 or later, 6.12.10-1 or later, or 6.12.11-1.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-42267?
CVE-2024-42267 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those prior to 5.10.226-1.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42267 vulnerable processes?
The impact of CVE-2024-42267 can lead to a process crash without proper handling of segmentation faults.
Is there a chance of exploitation with CVE-2024-42267?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-42267 can potentially lead to denial of service by crashing affected processes.
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