#VU91348 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-27418

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91348

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-2024-27418

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 mctp_local_output() function in net/mctp/route.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/a3c8fa54e904b0ddb52a08cc2d8ac239054f61fd
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbebc55ceacef1fc0651e80e0103cc184552fc68
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a639441c880ac479495e5ab37e3c29f21ae5771b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3773d65ae5154ed7df404b050fd7387a36ab5ef3

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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.