#VU99117 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50064

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99117

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50064

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the zram_destroy_comps() function in drivers/block/zram/zram_drv.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

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/6272936fd242ca1f784c3e21596dfb3859dff276
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef35cc0d15b89dd013e1bb829fe97db7b1ab79eb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/684826f8271ad97580b138b9ffd462005e470b99

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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.