Improper error handling in Linux kernel s390 kvm



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-45005
CWE-ID CWE-388
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper error handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU96867

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45005

CWE-ID: CWE-388 - Error Handling

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the arch/s390/kvm/kvm-s390.h. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/051c0a558154174cfcea301a386e4c91ade83ce1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/027ac3c5092561bccce09b314a73a1c167117ef6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a44bb061d04b0306f2aa8add761d86d152b9377


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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