CVE-2024-26994

speakup: Avoid crash on very long word

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: speakup: Avoid crash on very long word In case a console is set up really large and contains a really long word (> 256 characters), we have to stop before the length of the word buffer.

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/756c5cb7c09e537b87b5d3acafcb101b2ccf394f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f6b62125befe1675446923e4171eac2c012959c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6401038acfa24cba9c28cce410b7505efadd0222
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d130158db29f5e0b3893154908cf618896450a8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/89af25bd4b4bf6a71295f07e07a8ae7dc03c6595
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8defb1d22ba0395b81feb963b96e252b097ba76f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0efb15c14c493263cb3a5f65f5ddfd4603d19a76
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8d2f34ea96ea3bce6ba2535f867f0d4ee3b22e1
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26994?: CVE-2024-26994 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26994?: To fix CVE-2024-26994, 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-2024-26994 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26994 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-2024-26994?: CVE-2024-26994 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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