SB20240711151 - Input validation error in Linux kernel proc
Published: July 11, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240711151
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36943)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the make_uffd_wp_pte() function in fs/proc/task_mmu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.