#VU86579 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-0340

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#VU86579 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-0340

Published: February 19, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86579
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0340
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the vhost_new_msg() function in drivers/vhost/vhost.c in the Linux kernel vhost driver. A local user can run a specially crafted application to gain access to sensitive kernel information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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