#VU99462 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50075

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99462

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-2024-50075

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 tegra_xusb_enter_elpg() function in drivers/usb/host/xhci-tegra.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/9c696bf4ab54c7cec81221887564305f0ceeac0a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c46555f14b71f95a447f5d49fc3f1f80a1472da2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d381137cb6ecf558ef6698c7730ddd482d4c8f2

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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.