CVE-2024-35904

selinux: avoid dereference of garbage after mount failure

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: avoid dereference of garbage after mount failure In case kern_mount() fails and returns an error pointer return in the error branch instead of continuing and dereferencing the error pointer. While on it drop the never read static variable selinuxfs_mount.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/477ed6789eb9f3f4d3568bb977f90c863c12724e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/68784a5d01b8868ff85a7926676b6729715fff3c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37801a36b4d68892ce807264f784d818f8d0d39b patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/1 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35904?
CVE-2024-35904 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-35904?
To fix CVE-2024-35904, 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-2024-35904 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-35904 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-2024-35904?
CVE-2024-35904 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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