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CVE-2024-46865

Linux Kernel vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%
  1. Published27 Sept 2024

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fou: fix initialization of grc The grc must be initialize first. There can be a condition where if fou is NULL, goto out will be executed and grc would be used uninitialized.

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 Kernel5.10.226 · 5.15.167 · 6.10.10 · 6.1.110

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-46865 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-46865 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2024-46865?

CVE-2024-46865 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-46865?

Affected products include Linux Kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46865?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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