CVE-2024-26736

afs: Increase buffer size in afs_update_volume_status()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: afs: Increase buffer size in afs_update_volume_status() The max length of volume->vid value is 20 characters. So increase idbuf[] size up to 24 to avoid overflow. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE. [DH: Actually, it's 20 + NUL, so increase it to 24 and use snprintf()]

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c27d85a69fa16a08813ba37ddfb4bbc9a1ed6b5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9b5e2b7a8196850383c70d099bfd39e81ab6637 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e56662160fc24d28cb75ac095cc6415ae1bda43e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8530b170e464017203e3b8c6c49af6e916aece1 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e6065dd25b661420fac19c34282b6c626fcd35e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d34a5e57632bb5ff825196ddd9a48ca403626dfa patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ea38e2aeb72349cad50e38899b0ba6fbcb2af3d patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26736?
CVE-2024-26736 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26736?
To fix CVE-2024-26736, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26736 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26736 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26736?
CVE-2024-26736 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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