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CVE-2024-26994

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

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CVE-2024-26994 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: speakup: Avoid crash on very long word In case a console is set up really large and contains a really long word (> 256 characters), we have to stop before the length of the word buffer.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: speakup: Avoid crash on very long word In case a console is set up really large and contains a really long word (> 256 characters), we have to stop before the length of the word buffer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.28%

19.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.37, < 4.19.313—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.275—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.216—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.157—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.88—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.29—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.8.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.9Rc1
DebianDebian Linux10.0—
FedoraprojectFedora38—
FedoraprojectFedora39—
FedoraprojectFedora40—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26994?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: speakup: Avoid crash on very long word In case a console is set up really large and contains a really long word (> 256 characters), we have to stop before the length of the word buffer.
How severe is CVE-2024-26994?
CVE-2024-26994 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26994?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST