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- CVE-2024-42292
CVE-2024-42292: kobject_uevent: Fix OOB access within zap_modalias_env()
First published: Sat Aug 17 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kobject_uevent: Fix OOB access within zap_modalias_env() zap_modalias_env() wrongly calculates size of memory block to move, so will cause OOB memory access issue if variable MODALIAS is not the last one within its @env parameter, fixed by correcting size to memmove.
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/57fe01d3d04276875c7e3a6dc763517fc05b8762
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/648d5490460d38436640da0812bf7f6351c150d2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68d63ace80b76395e7935687ecdb86421adc2168
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81a15d28f32af01493ae8c5457e0d55314a4167d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b59a5e86a3934f1b6a5bd1368902dbc79bdecc90
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5ee8adc8d98a49703320d13878ba2b923b142f5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4663536754defff75ff1eca0aaebc41da165a8d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd6e9894b451e7c85cceb8e9dc5432679a70e7dc
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-42292
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42292
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-42292
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-42292
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-42292
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/dd6e9894b451e7c85cceb8e9dc5432679a70e7dc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42292?
CVE-2024-42292 has a medium severity rating due to its out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42292?
To fix CVE-2024-42292, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.10.226-1 or later, or to any of the specified versions above.
Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2024-42292?
Affected Linux kernel versions include all versions up to 5.10.223-1 and specific versions of 6.1 and 6.12.
What are the consequences of not patching CVE-2024-42292?
Not patching CVE-2024-42292 may lead to potential system instability or unauthorized memory access.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-42292?
Users and administrators running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel on their systems are at risk with CVE-2024-42292.
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