CVE-2024-42284
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published17 Aug 2024
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: Return non-zero value from tipc_udp_addr2str() on error tipc_udp_addr2str() should return non-zero value if the UDP media address is invalid. Otherwise, a buffer overflow access can occur in tipc_media_addr_printf(). Fix this by returning 1 on an invalid UDP media address.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/253405541be2f15ffebdeac2f4cf4b7e9144d12f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2abe350db1aa599eeebc6892237d0bce0f1de62a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eea127675450583680c8170358bcba43227bd69
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/728734352743a78b4c5a7285b282127696a4a813
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76ddf84a52f0d8ec3f5db6ccce08faf202a17d28
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ec3335dd89c8d169e9650e4bac64fde71fdf15b
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/253405541be2f15ffebdeac2f4cf4b7e9144d12f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2abe350db1aa599eeebc6892237d0bce0f1de62a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eea127675450583680c8170358bcba43227bd69
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/728734352743a78b4c5a7285b282127696a4a813
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76ddf84a52f0d8ec3f5db6ccce08faf202a17d28
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ec3335dd89c8d169e9650e4bac64fde71fdf15b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa38bf74899de07cf70b50cd17f8ad45fb6654c8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa96c6baef1b5385e2f0c0677b32b3839e716076
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-42284 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-42284 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.
How severe is CVE-2024-42284?
CVE-2024-42284 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42284?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42284?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 4.19.320 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.