CVE-2024-42280
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2024-42280 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mISDN: Fix a use after free in hfcmulti_tx() Don't dereference *sp after calling dev_kfree_skb(*sp).. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mISDN: Fix a use after free in hfcmulti_tx() Don't dereference *sp after calling dev_kfree_skb(*sp).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.27, < 4.19.320 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.282 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.224 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.165 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.103 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.6.44 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.10.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-42280?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mISDN: Fix a use after free in hfcmulti_tx()
Don't dereference *sp after calling dev_kfree_skb(*sp).
How severe is CVE-2024-42280?
CVE-2024-42280 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42280?
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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