CVE-2024-49862: powercap: intel_rapl: Fix off by one in get_rpi()

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

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

powercap: intelrapl: Fix off by one in getrpi()

The rp->priv->rpi array is either rpimsr or rpitpmi which have NRRAPLPRIMITIVES number of elements. Thus the > needs to be >= to prevent an off by one access.

Other sources

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

powercap: intelrapl: Fix off by one in getrpi()

The rp->priv->rpi array is either rpimsr or rpitpmi which have NRRAPLPRIMITIVES number of elements. Thus the > needs to be >= to prevent an off by one access.

NVD

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Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<6.6.54
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 AM
Description
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:58 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49862?

CVE-2024-49862 is classified as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that involves an off-by-one error in the powercap subsystem.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49862?

To fix CVE-2024-49862, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49862?

CVE-2024-49862 affects several versions of the Linux kernel, including those between 6.5 and 6.6.54, 6.7 and 6.10.13, as well as 6.11 and 6.11.2.

4

Is CVE-2024-49862 exploitable?

There is a potential for exploitation in CVE-2024-49862 due to the improper array index access, which could lead to unexpected behavior.

5

When was CVE-2024-49862 resolved?

CVE-2024-49862 was resolved through updates in the Linux kernel addressing the identified off-by-one error.

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