CVE-2024-49860: ACPI: sysfs: validate return type of _STR method
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ACPI: sysfs: validate return type of STR method
Only buffer objects are valid return values of STR.
If something else is returned descriptionshow() will access invalid memory.
Other sources
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49860?
CVE-2024-49860 has not been assigned a specific severity rating, but it involves a potential memory access violation in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49860?
To mitigate CVE-2024-49860, upgrade to a fixed version of the Linux kernel, such as 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49860?
CVE-2024-49860 affects Linux kernel versions from 3.7 up to 5.10.227, 5.11 up to 5.15.168, 5.16 up to 6.1.113, 6.2 up to 6.6.54, 6.7 up to 6.10.13, and 6.11 up to 6.11.2.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-49860?
CVE-2024-49860 primarily impacts the ACPI component of the Linux kernel, specifically affecting the _STR method.
Can CVE-2024-49860 lead to system crashes?
Yes, CVE-2024-49860 can potentially lead to system instability or crashes due to invalid memory accesses.