CVE-2024-35823

vt: fix unicode buffer corruption when deleting characters

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vt: fix unicode buffer corruption when deleting characters This is the same issue that was fixed for the VGA text buffer in commit 39cdb68c64d8 ("vt: fix memory overlapping when deleting chars in the buffer"). The cure is also the same i.e. replace memcpy() with memmove() due to the overlaping buffers.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.45% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35823?
CVE-2024-35823 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-35823?
To fix CVE-2024-35823, 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-2024-35823 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-35823 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-35823?
CVE-2024-35823 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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