#VU87165 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-1151

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87165

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1151

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Open vSwitch sub-component in the Linux Kernel. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to the system. trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: before 6.8, 6.8

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External links
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1151
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2262241
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20240207132416.1488485-1-aconole@redhat.com/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.