Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix overflow in blk_ioctl_discard() There is no check for overflow of 'start + len' in blk_ioctl_discard(). Hung task occurs if submit an discard ioctl with the following param: start = 0x80000000000ff000, len = 0x8000000000fff000; Add the overflow validation now.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.28, < 6.1.91 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22d24a544b0d49bbcbd61c8c0eaf77d3c9297155Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/507d526a98c355e6f3fb2c47aacad44a69784beePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a26198186e97ee5fc4b42fde82629cff8c75cd6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1d38cde2b7b0fbd1c48082e7a98c37d750af59bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22d24a544b0d49bbcbd61c8c0eaf77d3c9297155Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/507d526a98c355e6f3fb2c47aacad44a69784beePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a26198186e97ee5fc4b42fde82629cff8c75cd6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1d38cde2b7b0fbd1c48082e7a98c37d750af59bPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-36917?
CVE-2024-36917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: block: fix overflow in blk_ioctl_discard() There is no check for overflow of 'start + len' in blk_ioctl_discard(). Hung task occur...
How severe is CVE-2024-36917?
CVE-2024-36917 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-2024-36917?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.