#VU99079 Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-47716

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99079

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-2024-47716

CWE-ID: CWE-388

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 error handling within the arch/arm/vfp/vfpinstr.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/9fc60f2bdd43e758bdf0305c0fc83221419ddb3f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd595d87e5fdd2fc09ea69359aa85e7f12f4b97b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39caf610a63786b3b0ef3348ac015edc19827d6a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89a906dfa8c3b21b3e5360f73c49234ac1eb885b

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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.