Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-35996

 

Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-35996

Published: July 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93808
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35996
CWE-ID: CWE-1037
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to speculative execution in kernel/cpu.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-35996

Install updates from vendor's website.

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