Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-1151
Published: March 6, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87165
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1151
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Open vSwitch sub-component in the Linux Kernel. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to the system. trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.