7.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53162: crypto: qat/qat_4xxx - fix off by one in uof_get_name()

First published: Tue Dec 24 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: qat/qat_4xxx - fix off by one in uof_get_name() The fw_objs[] array has "num_objs" elements so the > needs to be >= to prevent an out of bounds read.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=6.5<6.6.64
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.11.11
Linux Kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.133-1
6.12.22-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53162?

    The severity of CVE-2024-53162 is classified as moderate due to potential out-of-bounds reads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53162?

    To fix CVE-2024-53162, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.16-1.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-53162?

    The affected versions for CVE-2024-53162 include various builds of the Linux kernel prior to the fixed versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53162?

    CVE-2024-53162 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability within the Linux kernel crypto subsystem.

  • Is CVE-2024-53162 specific to any operating system distributions?

    Yes, CVE-2024-53162 specifically affects Linux distributions using the mentioned versions of the Linux kernel.

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