Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sctp: Prevent autoclose integer overflow in sctp_association_init() While by default max_autoclose equals to INT_MAX / HZ, one may set net.sctp.max_autoclose to UINT_MAX. There is code in sctp_association_init() that can consequently trigger overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 5.4.289 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/081bdb3a31674339313c6d702af922bc29de2c53Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2297890b778b0e7c8200d6818154f7e461d78e94Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/271f031f4c31c07e2a85a1ba2b4c8e734909a477Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e86729d1ff329815a6e8a920cb554a1d4cb5b8dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7af63ef5fe4d480064eb22583b24ffc8b408183aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94b7ed0a4896420988e1776942f0a3f67167873ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9c3adb083d3278f065a83c3f667f1246c74c31fPatch
- 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-2024-57938?
CVE-2024-57938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sctp: Prevent autoclose integer overflow in sctp_association_init() While by default max_autoclose equals to INT_MAX / HZ, one...
How severe is CVE-2024-57938?
CVE-2024-57938 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-2024-57938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.