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- CVE-2024-45008
CVE-2024-45008: Input: MT - limit max slots
First published: Wed Sep 04 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: MT - limit max slots syzbot is reporting too large allocation at input_mt_init_slots(), for num_slots is supplied from userspace using ioctl(UI_DEV_CREATE). Since nobody knows possible max slots, this patch chose 1024.
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/05dd9aabd04f9b5eb04dab9bb83d8c3e982d7549
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2829c80614890624456337e47320289112785f3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87f610a1a7fbdb1f2e3d90b54c955bd3b8a0c322
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f04edd554d191834e9e1349ef030318ea6b11ba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94736334b8a25e4fae8daa6934e54a31f099be43
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95f73d01f547dfc67fda3022c51e377a0454b505
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/99d3bf5f7377d42f8be60a6b9cb60fb0be34dceb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd19f1799c32ba7b874474b1b968815ce5364f73
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-45008
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45008
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-45008
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-45008
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-45008
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/99d3bf5f7377d42f8be60a6b9cb60fb0be34dceb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45008?
CVE-2024-45008 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for large memory allocation issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45008?
To fix CVE-2024-45008, update the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions such as 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-45008?
CVE-2024-45008 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.223-1, 6.1.119-1, and similar versions before the patches were applied.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-45008?
CVE-2024-45008 impacts the input processing within the Linux kernel, specifically related to maximum slot allocation.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-45008?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-45008 can lead to excessive memory allocation, which may cause system instability or crashes.
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