Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: aead,cipher - zeroize key buffer after use I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3 specifies that variables temporarily holding cryptographic information should be zeroized once they are no longer needed. Accomplish this by using kfree_sensitive for buffers that previously held the private key.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.10.222 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23e4099bdc3c8381992f9eb975c79196d6755210Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28c8d274848feba552e95c5c2a7e3cfe8f15c534Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71dd428615375e36523f4d4f7685ddd54113646dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89b9b6fa4463daf820e6a5ef65c3b0c2db239513
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db8c299a521813630fcb4154298cb60c37f3133Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b502d4a08875ea2b4ea5d5b28dc7c991c8b90cfbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b716e9c3603ee95ed45e938fe47227d22cf3ec35
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f58679996a831754a356974376f248aa0af2eb8ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23e4099bdc3c8381992f9eb975c79196d6755210Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28c8d274848feba552e95c5c2a7e3cfe8f15c534Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71dd428615375e36523f4d4f7685ddd54113646dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db8c299a521813630fcb4154298cb60c37f3133Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b502d4a08875ea2b4ea5d5b28dc7c991c8b90cfbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f58679996a831754a356974376f248aa0af2eb8ePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-42229?
CVE-2024-42229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: aead,cipher - zeroize key buffer after use I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3 specifies that variables temporarily holding cryptogra...
How severe is CVE-2024-42229?
CVE-2024-42229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.