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CVE-2024-36015

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2024-36015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ppdev: Add an error check in register_device In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked, in witch ida_simple_get will use an invalid index value. To address this issue, index should be checked after ida_simple_get. When the index value is abnormal, a warning message should be printed, the port should be dropped, and the value should be recorded.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ppdev: Add an error check in register_device In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked, in witch ida_simple_get will use an invalid index value. To address this issue, index should be checked after ida_simple_get. When the index value is abnormal, a warning message should be printed, the port should be dropped, and the value should be recorded.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.9.22, < 4.10
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10.7, < 4.11
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.11.1, < 4.19.316
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.278
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.219
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.161
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.93
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.33
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.9.4
LinuxLinux Kernel4.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36015?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ppdev: Add an error check in register_device In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked, in witch ida_simple_get will use an invalid index value. To address this issue, index should be checked after ida_simple_get. When the index value is abnormal, a warning message should be printed, the port should be dropped, and the value should be recorded.
How severe is CVE-2024-36015?
CVE-2024-36015 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36015?
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