#VU99186 Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50012

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99186

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-2024-50012

CWE-ID: CWE-682

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 incorrect calculation within the include/linux/cpufreq.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/0f41f383b5a61a2bf6429a449ebba7fb08179d81
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77f88b17387a017416babf1e6488fa17682287e2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47cb1d9278f179df8250304ec41009e3e836a926
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0f02536fffbbec71aced36d52a765f8c4493dc2

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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.