CVE-2024-42097

ALSA: emux: improve patch ioctl data validation

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: emux: improve patch ioctl data validation In load_data(), make the validation of and skipping over the main info block match that in load_guspatch(). In load_guspatch(), add checking that the specified patch length matches the actually supplied data, like load_data() already did.

N/A
CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42097?
CVE-2024-42097 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-42097?
To fix CVE-2024-42097, 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-2024-42097 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42097 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-2024-42097?
CVE-2024-42097 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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