#VU98379 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-47665

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98379

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-2024-47665

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 hci_dma_init() function in drivers/i3c/master/mipi-i3c-hci/dma.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/cacb76df247a7cd842ff29755a523b1cba6c0508
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2666085335bdfedf90d91f4071490ad3980be785
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a022269abb22809f2a174b90f200fc4b9526058
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2d14bfda9eb5393f8a17008afe2aa7fe0a29815
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8a2be2f1db268ec735419e53ef04ca039fc027dc

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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.