CVE-2024-45008: Input: MT - limit max slots

Published Sep 4, 2024
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Updated

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

Input: MT - limit max slots

syzbot is reporting too large allocation at inputmtinitslots(), for numslots is supplied from userspace using ioctl(UIDEVCREATE).

Since nobody knows possible max slots, this patch chose 1024.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.321
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.283
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.166
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.107
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.48
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1

Event History

Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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