SB2024021932 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel
Published: February 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024021932
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0340)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the vhost_new_msg() function in drivers/vhost/vhost.c in the Linux kernel vhost driver. A local user can run a specially crafted application to gain access to sensitive kernel information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.