CVE-2024-49888: bpf: Fix a sdiv overflow issue
bpf: Fix a sdiv overflow issue
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-49888?
CVE-2024-49888 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can cause kernel crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49888?
To fix CVE-2024-49888, you should upgrade to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 6.10.14 or higher, or any version between 6.11 and 6.11.3.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-49888?
CVE-2024-49888 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.10.14 and versions between 6.11 and 6.11.3.
What type of issue does CVE-2024-49888 address?
CVE-2024-49888 addresses a signed division overflow issue in the BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) implementation.
Who reported the CVE-2024-49888 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-49888 was reported by researcher Zac Ecob.