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CVE-2024-40902

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2024-40902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: xattr: fix buffer overflow for invalid xattr When an xattr size is not what is expected, it is printed out to the kernel log in hex format as a form of debugging. But when that xattr size is bigger than the expected size, printing it out can cause an access off the end of the buffer. Fix this all up by properly restricting the size of the debug hex dump in the kernel log.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: xattr: fix buffer overflow for invalid xattr When an xattr size is not what is expected, it is printed out to the kernel log in hex format as a form of debugging. But when that xattr size is bigger than the expected size, printing it out can cause an access off the end of the buffer. Fix this all up by properly restricting the size of the debug hex dump in the kernel log.

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
0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.19.317—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.279—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.221—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.162—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.95—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.35—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.9.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.10Rc1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40902?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: xattr: fix buffer overflow for invalid xattr When an xattr size is not what is expected, it is printed out to the kernel log in hex format as a form of debugging. But when that xattr size is bigger than the expected size, printing it out can cause an access off the end of the buffer. Fix this all up by properly restricting the size of the debug hex dump in the kernel log.
How severe is CVE-2024-40902?
CVE-2024-40902 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40902?
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