CVE-2024-36958

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2024-36958 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: Fix nfsd4_encode_fattr4() crasher Ensure that args.acl is initialized early. It is used in an unconditional call to kfree() on the way out of nfsd4_encode_fattr4().. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: Fix nfsd4_encode_fattr4() crasher Ensure that args.acl is initialized early. It is used in an unconditional call to kfree() on the way out of nfsd4_encode_fattr4().

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
0.24%

14.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.8.10
LinuxLinux Kernel6.9Rc1
NetappConverged Systems Advisor AgentAll versions
NetappSolidfire \& Hci Management NodeAll versions
NetappSolidfire \& Hci Storage NodeAll versions
NetappHci Compute NodeAll versions
NetappH300s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH500s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH700s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410c FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410s FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36958?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: Fix nfsd4_encode_fattr4() crasher Ensure that args.acl is initialized early. It is used in an unconditional call to kfree() on the way out of nfsd4_encode_fattr4().
How severe is CVE-2024-36958?
CVE-2024-36958 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36958?
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