SB2024062594 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel init
Published: June 25, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062594
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26988)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the setup_command_line() function in init/main.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0dc727a4e05400205358a22c3d01ccad2c8e1fe4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76c2f4d426a5358fced5d5990744d46f10a4ccea
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81cf85ae4f2dd5fa3e43021782aa72c4c85558e8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/936a02b5a9630c5beb0353c3085cc49d86c57034
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46dad3c1e57897ab9228332f03e1c14798d2d3b9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ef607ea103616aec0289f1b65d103d499fa903a
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.10.216