CVE-2024-53110: vp_vdpa: fix id_table array not null terminated error
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
vpvdpa: fix idtable array not null terminated error
Allocate one extra virtiodeviceid as null terminator, otherwise vdpamgmtdevgetclasses() may iterate multiple times and visit undefined memory.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed 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 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Compensating control
Ensure the kernel component vp_vdpa applies the fix for the id_table array not being null terminated (Allocate one extra virtio_device_id as null terminator) so vdpa_mgmtdev_get_classes() does not iterate multiple times over undefined memory.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53110?
CVE-2024-53110 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53110?
To fix CVE-2024-53110, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-53110?
CVE-2024-53110 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, including versions from 5.19 to 6.12-rc7.
Is CVE-2024-53110 a remote code execution vulnerability?
CVE-2024-53110 is not classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-53110?
The impact of CVE-2024-53110 involves potential memory access issues due to the id_table array not being null terminated.