Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ptp: fix integer overflow in max_vclocks_store On 32bit systems, the "4 * max" multiply can overflow. Use kcalloc() to do the allocation to prevent this.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.14, < 5.15.162 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b03da87d0b7074c93d9662c6e1a8939f9b8b86ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/666e934d749e50a37f3796caaf843a605f115b6fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81d23d2a24012e448f651e007fac2cfd20a45ce0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d50d62d5e6ee6aa03c00bddb91745d0b632d3b0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1fccfb4638ee6188377867f6015d0ce35764a8ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b03da87d0b7074c93d9662c6e1a8939f9b8b86ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/666e934d749e50a37f3796caaf843a605f115b6fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81d23d2a24012e448f651e007fac2cfd20a45ce0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d50d62d5e6ee6aa03c00bddb91745d0b632d3b0fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1fccfb4638ee6188377867f6015d0ce35764a8ePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40994?
CVE-2024-40994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ptp: fix integer overflow in max_vclocks_store On 32bit systems, the "4 * max" multiply can overflow. Use kcalloc() to do the all...
How severe is CVE-2024-40994?
CVE-2024-40994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.