CVE-2024-43815

crypto: mxs-dcp - Ensure payload is zero when using key slot

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: mxs-dcp - Ensure payload is zero when using key slot We could leak stack memory through the payload field when running AES with a key from one of the hardware's key slots. Fix this by ensuring the payload field is set to 0 in such cases. This does not affect the common use case when the key is supplied from main memory via the descriptor payload.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
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/e1640fed0377bf7276efb70d03cb821a6931063d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd52b5eeb0f70893f762da7254e923fd23fd1379 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43815?
CVE-2024-43815 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43815?
To fix CVE-2024-43815, 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-2024-43815 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43815 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-2024-43815?
CVE-2024-43815 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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