Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kobject_uevent: Fix OOB access within zap_modalias_env() zap_modalias_env() wrongly calculates size of memory block to move, so will cause OOB memory access issue if variable MODALIAS is not the last one within its @env parameter, fixed by correcting size to memmove.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15.1, < 4.19.320 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57fe01d3d04276875c7e3a6dc763517fc05b8762Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/648d5490460d38436640da0812bf7f6351c150d2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68d63ace80b76395e7935687ecdb86421adc2168Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81a15d28f32af01493ae8c5457e0d55314a4167dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b59a5e86a3934f1b6a5bd1368902dbc79bdecc90Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5ee8adc8d98a49703320d13878ba2b923b142f5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4663536754defff75ff1eca0aaebc41da165a8dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd6e9894b451e7c85cceb8e9dc5432679a70e7dcPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-42292?
CVE-2024-42292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kobject_uevent: Fix OOB access within zap_modalias_env() zap_modalias_env() wrongly calculates size of memory block to move, so wi...
How severe is CVE-2024-42292?
CVE-2024-42292 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42292?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.