Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: Add trailing zero to terminate the string in nsim_nexthop_bucket_activity_write() This was found by a static analyzer. We should not forget the trailing zero after copy_from_user() if we will further do some string operations, sscanf() in this case. Adding a trailing zero will ensure that the function performs properly.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.13, < 5.15.171 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/27bd7a742e171362c9eb52ad5d1d71d3321f949fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ce1f56a1eaced2523329bef800d004e30f2f76cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a604877160fe5ab2e1985d5ce1ba6a61abe0693Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcba86e03b3aac361ea671672cf48eed11f9011cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2150f666c6fc301d5d1643ed0f92251f1a0ff0dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50259?
CVE-2024-50259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: Add trailing zero to terminate the string in nsim_nexthop_bucket_activity_write() This was found by a static analyzer. ...
How severe is CVE-2024-50259?
CVE-2024-50259 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-2024-50259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.