CVE-2024-49862

powercap: intel_rapl: Fix off by one in get_rpi()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powercap: intel_rapl: Fix off by one in get_rpi() The rp->priv->rpi array is either rpi_msr or rpi_tpmi which have NR_RAPL_PRIMITIVES number of elements. Thus the > needs to be >= to prevent an off by one access.

Category

7.1
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/288cbc505e2046638c615c36357cb78bc9fee1e0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/851e7f7f14a15f4e47b7d0f70d5c4a2b95b824d6 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a34f3b0d7f11fb6ed72da315fd2360abd9c0737 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95f6580352a7225e619551febb83595bcb77ab17 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49862?
CVE-2024-49862 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49862?
To fix CVE-2024-49862, 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-2024-49862 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49862 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-2024-49862?
CVE-2024-49862 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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