#VU94137 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-26714

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94137

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-2024-26714

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 drivers/interconnect/qcom/sc8180x.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/6616d3c4f8284a7b3ef978c916566bd240cea1c7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8e36ff40cf9dadb135f3a97341c02c9a7afcc43
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a3a70dd08e4b7dffc2f86f2c68fc3812804b9d0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85e985a4f46e462a37f1875cb74ed380e7c0c2e0

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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.