Integer underflow in Linux kernel include asm



Published: 2024-06-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-35980
CWE-ID CWE-191
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Integer underflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU91667

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35980

CWE-ID: CWE-191 - Integer underflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the arch/arm64/include/asm/tlbflush.h. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3
External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac4ad513de4fba18b4ac0ace132777d0910e8cfa
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/944db7b536baaf49d7e576af36a94f4719552b07
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3ba51ab24fddef79fc212f9840de54db8fd1685


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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