#VU105431 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-58086

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105431

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-2024-58086

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 improper input validation within the v3d_perfmon_destroy_ioctl() function in drivers/gpu/drm/v3d/v3d_perfmon.c. 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/1c5673a2c8926adbb61f340c779b28e18188a8cd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/21f1435b1e6b012a07c42f36b206d2b66fc8f13b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95036d4c01167568166108d42c2b0e9f8dbd7d2b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb0e0eca0eab93f310c6c37b8564049366704691
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f8805b12f477bd964e2820a87921c7b58cc2dee3

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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.