Vulnerability Description
A denial of service vulnerability due to a deadlock was found in sctp_auto_asconf_init in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel’s SCTP subsystem. This flaw allows guests with local user privileges to trigger a deadlock and potentially crash the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.4.16 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0639Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258754Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6feb37b3b06e9049e20dcf7e23998f92c9c5be9Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0639Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258754Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6feb37b3b06e9049e20dcf7e23998f92c9c5be9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-0639?
CVE-2024-0639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A denial of service vulnerability due to a deadlock was found in sctp_auto_asconf_init in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel’s SCTP subsystem. This flaw allows guests with local user privileges to ...
How severe is CVE-2024-0639?
CVE-2024-0639 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-0639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.