#VU105433 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-58053

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105433

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-2024-58053

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 rxrpc_abort_conn() and rxrpc_abort_calls() functions in net/rxrpc/conn_event.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/0e56ebde245e4799ce74d38419426f2a80d39950
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5842ce7b120c65624052a8da04460d35b26caac0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96d1d927c4d03ee9dcee7640bca70b74e63504fc
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c6702260557c0183d8417c79a37777a3d3e58e8

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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.