Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix potential buffer overflowin nfs_sysfs_link_rpc_client() name is char[64] where the size of clnt->cl_program->name remains unknown. Invoking strcat() directly will also lead to potential buffer overflow. Change them to strscpy() and strncat() to fix potential issues.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.6.79 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19b3ca651b4b473878c73539febe477905041442Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49fd4e34751e90e6df009b70cd0659dc839e7ca8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd8830779b77f4d1206d28d02ad56a03fc0e78f7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8e0eb5601d4a6c74c336e3710afe3a0348c469dPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-54456?
CVE-2024-54456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFS: Fix potential buffer overflowin nfs_sysfs_link_rpc_client() name is char[64] where the size of clnt->cl_program->name remains...
How severe is CVE-2024-54456?
CVE-2024-54456 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-2024-54456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.