#VU96890 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-44967

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96890

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-2024-44967

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 mga_i2c_read_gpio(), mga_gpio_getscl() and mgag200_i2c_init() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/mgag200/mgag200_i2c.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/55a6916db77102765b22855d3a0add4751988b7c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81d34df843620e902dd04aa9205c875833d61c17
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d96b91e03cba9dfcb4ac370c93af4dbc47d5191
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb1ae34e48a09b7a1179c579aed042b032e408f4

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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.