CVE-2024-41052

vfio/pci: Init the count variable in collecting hot-reset devices

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vfio/pci: Init the count variable in collecting hot-reset devices The count variable is used without initialization, it results in mistakes in the device counting and crashes the userspace if the get hot reset info path is triggered.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f476dffc52ea70745dcabf63288e770e50ac9ab3 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f44136b9652291ac1fc39ca67c053ac624d0d11b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a88a3f67e37e39f933b38ebb4985ba5822e9eca patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41052?
CVE-2024-41052 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-41052?
To fix CVE-2024-41052, 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-2024-41052 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-41052 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-2024-41052?
CVE-2024-41052 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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