CVE-2024-56716: netdevsim: prevent bad user input in nsim_dev_health_break_write()
First published: Sun Dec 29 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: prevent bad user input in nsim_dev_health_break_write() If either a zero count or a large one is provided, kernel can crash.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.233 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.176 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.122 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.68 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/470c5ecbac2f19b1cdee2a6ce8d5650c3295c94b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e9ef6bdf71bf25f4735e0230ce1919de8985835
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d10321be26ff9e9e912697e9e8448099654ff561
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee76746387f6233bdfa93d7406990f923641568f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81bdfcd6e6a998e219c9dd49ec7291c2e0594bbc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a6daaf7cfb2de37b89fd7a5a2ad4ea9aa3e181
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56716?
CVE-2024-56716 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause kernel crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56716?
To fix CVE-2024-56716, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch released after this vulnerability was identified.
What does CVE-2024-56716 affect?
CVE-2024-56716 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that allow for improper handling of user input in the netdevsim module.
How can CVE-2024-56716 be exploited?
CVE-2024-56716 can be exploited by providing either a zero count or an excessively large count that leads to a kernel crash.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2024-56716?
The affected versions of the Linux kernel range from 5.5 to 6.13-rc3.
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