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CVE-2024-42156

MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2024-42156 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Wipe copies of clear-key structures on failure Wipe all sensitive data from stack for all IOCTLs, which convert a clear-key into a protected- or secure-key.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Wipe copies of clear-key structures on failure Wipe all sensitive data from stack for all IOCTLs, which convert a clear-key into a protected- or secure-key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.11, < 6.9.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42156?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Wipe copies of clear-key structures on failure Wipe all sensitive data from stack for all IOCTLs, which convert a clear-key into a protected- or secure-key.
How severe is CVE-2024-42156?
CVE-2024-42156 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42156?
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