CVE-2024-27025
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2024-27025 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nbd: null check for nla_nest_start nla_nest_start() may fail and return NULL. Insert a check and set errno based on other call sites within the same source code.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nbd: null check for nla_nest_start nla_nest_start() may fail and return NULL. Insert a check and set errno based on other call sites within the same source code.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.12, < 5.4.273 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.214 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.153 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.83 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.23 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.7.11 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.8, < 6.8.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-27025?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
nbd: null check for nla_nest_start
nla_nest_start() may fail and return NULL. Insert a check and set errno
based on other call sites within the same source code.
How severe is CVE-2024-27025?
CVE-2024-27025 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27025?
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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