Input validation error in Linux kernel mm
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-42258 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU95923
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42258
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the __thp_get_unmapped_area() function in mm/huge_memory.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
External linkshttp://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e1f4efb8d6140b2ec79bf760c43e1fc186e8dfc
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9592025000b3cf26c742f3505da7b83aedc26d5
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
