CVE-2024-36288: Linux Kernel denial of service (CVSS 9.8)

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: SUNRPC: Fix loop termination condition in gss_free_in_token_pages() The in_token->pages[] array is not NULL terminated. This results in the following KASAN splat: KASAN: maybe wild-memory-access in range [0x04a2013400000008-0x04a201340000000f]

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

Linux Kernel< 6.9.4 · 6.10.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Linux Kernel≥ 6.9.4

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-613116.html
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a1cb0c6102bb4fd310243588d39461da49497adMailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a77c3dead97339478c7422eb07bf4bf63577008Mailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cefcd0af7458bdeff56a9d8dfc6868ce23d128aMailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57ff6c0a175930856213b2aa39f8c845a53e5b1cMailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ed45d20d30005bed94c8c527ce51d5ad8121018Mailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af628d43a822b78ad8d4a58d8259f8bf8bc71115Mailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4878ea99f2b40ef1925720b1b4ca7f4af1ba785Mailing ListPatch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9977e4e0cd98a5f06f2492b4f3547db58deabf5Mailing ListPatch

and 1 more references

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-36288 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-36288 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.75%.

How severe is CVE-2024-36288?

CVE-2024-36288 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-36288?

Affected products include Linux Kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36288?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 6.9.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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