Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: prevent bad user input in nsim_dev_health_break_write() If either a zero count or a large one is provided, kernel can crash.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.233 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/470c5ecbac2f19b1cdee2a6ce8d5650c3295c94bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81bdfcd6e6a998e219c9dd49ec7291c2e0594bbcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e9ef6bdf71bf25f4735e0230ce1919de8985835Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a6daaf7cfb2de37b89fd7a5a2ad4ea9aa3e181Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d10321be26ff9e9e912697e9e8448099654ff561Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee76746387f6233bdfa93d7406990f923641568fPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56716?
CVE-2024-56716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netdevsim: prevent bad user input in nsim_dev_health_break_write() If either a zero count or a large one is provided, kernel can c...
How severe is CVE-2024-56716?
CVE-2024-56716 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-2024-56716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.