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CVE-2024-27388

Linux Kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.96%
  1. Published1 May 2024

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: SUNRPC: fix some memleaks in gssx_dec_option_array The creds and oa->data need to be freed in the error-handling paths after their allocation. So this patch add these deallocations in the corresponding paths.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Debian Linux10.0
Linux Kernel≥ 3.10 < 4.19.311 · ≥ 4.20 < 5.4.273 · ≥ 5.11 < 5.15.153 · ≥ 5.16 < 6.1.83

Remediation

Fixed in
Linux Kernel≥ 4.19.311

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-27388 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-27388 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.96%.

How severe is CVE-2024-27388?

CVE-2024-27388 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-27388?

Affected products include Debian Linux, Linux Kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27388?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 4.19.311 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.