CVE-2024-36978

net: sched: sch_multiq: fix possible OOB write in multiq_tune()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: sched: sch_multiq: fix possible OOB write in multiq_tune() q->bands will be assigned to qopt->bands to execute subsequent code logic after kmalloc. So the old q->bands should not be used in kmalloc. Otherwise, an out-of-bounds write will occur.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d5d9d241786f49ae7cbc08e7fc95a115e9d80f3d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52b1aa07cda6a199cd6754d3798c7759023bc70f patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/598572c64287aee0b75bbba4e2881496878860f3 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f208fad86631e005754606c3ec80c0d44a11882 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54c2c171c11a798fe887b3ff72922aa9d1411c1e patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6fb5110e8722bc00748f22caeb650fe4672f129 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/affc18fdc694190ca7575b9a86632a73b9fe043d patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36978?
CVE-2024-36978 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36978?
To fix CVE-2024-36978, 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-2024-36978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36978 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-2024-36978?
CVE-2024-36978 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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