CVE-2024-36957

octeontx2-af: avoid off-by-one read from userspace

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-af: avoid off-by-one read from userspace We try to access count + 1 byte from userspace with memdup_user(buffer, count + 1). However, the userspace only provides buffer of count bytes and only these count bytes are verified to be okay to access. To ensure the copied buffer is NUL terminated, we use memdup_user_nul instead.

N/A
CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.26%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36957?
CVE-2024-36957 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-36957?
To fix CVE-2024-36957, 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-2024-36957 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36957 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-2024-36957?
CVE-2024-36957 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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