CVE-2024-36931

s390/cio: Ensure the copied buf is NUL terminated

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/cio: Ensure the copied buf is NUL terminated Currently, we allocate a lbuf-sized kernel buffer and copy lbuf from userspace to that buffer. Later, we use scanf on this buffer but we don't ensure that the string is terminated inside the buffer, this can lead to OOB read when using scanf. Fix this issue by using memdup_user_nul instead.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36931?
CVE-2024-36931 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36931?
To fix CVE-2024-36931, 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-2024-36931 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36931 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-2024-36931?
CVE-2024-36931 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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