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CVE-2024-36958

Linux Kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.50%
  1. Published30 May 2024

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: Fix nfsd4_encode_fattr4() crasher Ensure that args.acl is initialized early. It is used in an unconditional call to kfree() on the way out of nfsd4_encode_fattr4().

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

Netapp Converged Systems Advisor Agentall versions
Netapp Solidfire & Hci Management Nodeall versions
Netapp Solidfire & Hci Storage Nodeall versions
Linux Kernel≥ 6.7 < 6.8.10 · 6.9
Netapp H300s Firmwareall versions
Netapp H410c Firmwareall versions
Netapp H410s Firmwareall versions
Netapp H500s Firmwareall versions
Netapp H700s Firmwareall versions
Netapp Hci Compute Nodeall versions

Remediation

Fixed in
Linux Kernel≥ 6.8.10

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-36958 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-36958 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.50%.

How severe is CVE-2024-36958?

CVE-2024-36958 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-36958?

Affected products include Netapp Converged Systems Advisor Agent, Netapp Solidfire & Hci Management Node, Netapp Solidfire & Hci Storage Node, Linux Kernel, Netapp H300s Firmware, and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36958?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 6.8.10 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.