CVE-2024-57258: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 18 2025(Updated: )
Integer overflows in memory allocation in Das U-Boot before 2025.01-rc1 occur for a crafted squashfs filesystem via sbrk, via request2size, or because ptrdiff_t is mishandled on x86_64.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Das U-Boot | <2025.01-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/0a10b49206a29b4aa2f80233a3e53ca0466bb0b3
- https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/8642b2178d2c4002c99a0b69a845a48f2ae2706f
- https://source.denx.de/u-boot/u-boot/-/commit/c17b2a05dd50a3ba437e6373093a0d6a359cdee0
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/17/2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57258?
CVE-2024-57258 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflows leading to memory allocation issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57258?
To fix CVE-2024-57258, upgrade Das U-Boot to version 2025.01-rc1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-57258?
CVE-2024-57258 affects versions of Das U-Boot prior to 2025.01-rc1 on x86_64 architecture.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-57258?
Exploiting CVE-2024-57258 can lead to memory corruption issues which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2024-57258 cause security issues?
CVE-2024-57258 causes security issues by mishandling ptrdiff_t during memory allocation, resulting in integer overflows.
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