CVE-2024-50131

tracing: Consider the NULL character when validating the event length

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Consider the NULL character when validating the event length strlen() returns a string length excluding the null byte. If the string length equals to the maximum buffer length, the buffer will have no space for the NULL terminating character. This commit checks this condition and returns failure for it.

Category

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50131?
CVE-2024-50131 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50131?
To fix CVE-2024-50131, 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-2024-50131 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50131 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-2024-50131?
CVE-2024-50131 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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