Vulnerability identifier: #VU95085

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41029

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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 read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions within the nvmem_populate_sysfs_cells() function in drivers/nvmem/core.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa066afaaac32caf2160d58d4e3010ee04421c62
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bef98bafd82903a8d461463f9594f19f1fd6a85

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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.