CVE-2024-39478

crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: starfive - Do not free stack buffer RSA text data uses variable length buffer allocated in software stack. Calling kfree on it causes undefined behaviour in subsequent operations.

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/5944de192663f272033501dcd322b008fca72006 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7f01649f4eaf1878472d3d3f480ae1e50d98f6c patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39478?
CVE-2024-39478 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39478?
To fix CVE-2024-39478, 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-2024-39478 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39478 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-2024-39478?
CVE-2024-39478 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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