SB20240731114 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel can j1939



SB20240731114 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel can j1939

Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240731114
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42076)

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized resource within the MODULE_ALIAS() and j1939_send_one() functions in net/can/j1939/main.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.