What is the severity of CVE-2024-53106?

The severity of CVE-2024-53106 is classified as high due to the potential for exploitation leading to buffer overrun.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53106?

To fix CVE-2024-53106, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-53106?

CVE-2024-53106 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

Is CVE-2024-53106 actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-53106 is actively exploited in the wild.

What components are involved in CVE-2024-53106?

CVE-2024-53106 involves the ima_eventdigest_init_common function within the Linux kernel.

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CVE-2024-53106

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119

2/12/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2024-53106: ima: fix buffer overrun in ima_eventdigest_init_common

First published: Mon Dec 02 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ima: fix buffer overrun in ima_eventdigest_init_common Function ima_eventdigest_init() calls ima_eventdigest_init_common() with HASH_ALGO__LAST which is then used to access the array hash_digest_size[] leading to buffer overrun. Have a conditional statement to handle this.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53106?
The severity of CVE-2024-53106 is classified as high due to the potential for exploitation leading to buffer overrun.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53106?
To fix CVE-2024-53106, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-53106?
CVE-2024-53106 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-53106 actively exploited in the wild?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-53106 is actively exploited in the wild.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-53106?
CVE-2024-53106 involves the ima_eventdigest_init_common function within the Linux kernel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53106?
The severity of CVE-2024-53106 is classified as high due to the potential for exploitation leading to buffer overrun.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53106?
To fix CVE-2024-53106, update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-53106?
CVE-2024-53106 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-53106 actively exploited in the wild?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-53106 is actively exploited in the wild.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-53106?
CVE-2024-53106 involves the ima_eventdigest_init_common function within the Linux kernel.