Vulnerability Description
copy_params in drivers/md/dm-ioctl.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.1 can attempt to allocate more than INT_MAX bytes, and crash, because of a missing param_kernel->data_size check. This is related to ctl_ioctl.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/dm-devel/msg56574.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/dm-devel/msg56694.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/dm-devel/msg56574.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/dm-devel/msg56694.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23851?
CVE-2024-23851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). copy_params in drivers/md/dm-ioctl.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.1 can attempt to allocate more than INT_MAX bytes, and crash, because of a missing param_kernel->data_size check. This is related t...
How severe is CVE-2024-23851?
CVE-2024-23851 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-2024-23851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.