#VU103135 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-57936

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103135

Vulnerability 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-2024-57936

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/qplib_fp.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

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3de1b50f055dc2ca7072a526cdda21f691c22dd9
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79d330fbdffd8cee06d8bdf38d82cb62d8363a27
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a479088e0c8f6140b8c7752b563bc8c6c6dcc8c

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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.