#VU96160 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-43817

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96160

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-2024-43817

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 include/linux/virtio_net.h. 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/5b1997487a3f3373b0f580c8a20b56c1b64b0775
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90d41ebe0cd4635f6410471efc1dd71b33e894cf
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9164903b8b303c34723177b02fe91e49e3c4cd7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e269d79c7d35aa3808b1f3c1737d63dab504ddc8

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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.