CVE-2024-46844

um: line: always fill *error_out in setup_one_line()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: um: line: always fill *error_out in setup_one_line() The pointer isn't initialized by callers, but I have encountered cases where it's still printed; initialize it in all possible cases in setup_one_line().

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3bedb7ce080690d0d6172db790790c1219bcbdd5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96301fdc2d533a196197c055af875fe33d47ef84 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c8944d449fda9f58c03bd99649b2df09948fc874 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43f782c27907f306c664b6614fd6f264ac32cce6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/289979d64573f43df1d0e6bc6435de63a0d69cdf patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec5b47a370177d79ae7773858042c107e21f8ecc patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc843d3837ebcb1c16d3768ef3eb55e25d5331f2 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/824ac4a5edd3f7494ab1996826c4f47f8ef0f63d patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46844?
CVE-2024-46844 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46844?
To fix CVE-2024-46844, 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-2024-46844 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46844 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-2024-46844?
CVE-2024-46844 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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