CVE-2024-42159

scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys Information is stored in mr_sas_port->phy_mask, values larger then size of this field shouldn't be allowed.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
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/b869ec89d2ee923d46608b76e54c006680c9b4df patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/586b41060113ae43032ec6c4a16d518cef5da6e0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8707901b53a48106d7501bdbd0350cefaefa4cf patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3668651def2c1622904e58b0280ee93121f2b10b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42159?
CVE-2024-42159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42159?
To fix CVE-2024-42159, 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-2024-42159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42159 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-2024-42159?
CVE-2024-42159 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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