Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU87650

Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-6040

Published: March 20, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87650

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6040

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the Linux kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Linux kernel
Chrome OS

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