CVE-2024-42267: riscv/mm: Add handling for VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in mm_fault_error()

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

riscv/mm: Add handling for VMFAULTSIGSEGV in mmfaulterror()

Handle VMFAULTSIGSEGV in the page fault path so that we correctly kill the process and we don't BUG() the kernel.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.104
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.45
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42267?

CVE-2024-42267 has been categorized as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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