- Vulnerability/
- CVE-2024-53163
CVE-2024-53163: crypto: qat/qat_420xx - 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_420xx - fix off by one in uof_get_name() This is called from uof_get_name_420xx() where "num_objs" is the ARRAY_SIZE() of fw_objs[]. The > needs to be >= to prevent an out of bounds access.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | ||
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91eef1ad75f03d37dba926b73f9dd6f058bc4d58
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93a11608fb3720e1bc2b19a2649ac2b49cca1921
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c23661a36eea840b657e485d48ed88b246da1bb8
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53163
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53163
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53163
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53163
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53163
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/93a11608fb3720e1bc2b19a2649ac2b49cca1921
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53163?
The severity of CVE-2024-53163 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53163?
To fix CVE-2024-53163, update the Linux Kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-53163?
CVE-2024-53163 affects the Linux Kernel, specifically in the crypto subsystem related to the QAT driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53163?
CVE-2024-53163 is classified as an off-by-one error that can lead to out-of-bounds access.
Can CVE-2024-53163 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-53163 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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