Integer overflow in Linux kernel proc
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-53107 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 |
| 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) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU101109
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53107
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the pagemap_scan_get_args() function in fs/proc/task_mmu.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/669b0cb81e4e4e78cff77a5b367c7f70c0c6c05e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/adee03f8903c58a6a559f21388a430211fac8ce9
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.
