#VU91323 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-36913

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91323

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36913

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the vmbus_connect() and vmbus_disconnect() functions in drivers/hv/connection.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

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/6123a4e8e25bd40cf44db14694abac00e6b664e6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e813a0fc2e597146e9cebea61ced9c796d4e308f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03f5a999adba062456c8c818a683beb1b498983a

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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.