CVE-2024-53163

crypto: qat/qat_420xx - fix off by one in uof_get_name()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: qat/qat_420xx - fix off by one in uof_get_name() This is called from uof_get_name_420xx() where "num_objs" is the ARRAY_SIZE() of fw_objs[]. The > needs to be >= to prevent an out of bounds access.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c23661a36eea840b657e485d48ed88b246da1bb8 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91eef1ad75f03d37dba926b73f9dd6f058bc4d58 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93a11608fb3720e1bc2b19a2649ac2b49cca1921 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53163?
CVE-2024-53163 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53163?
To fix CVE-2024-53163, 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-2024-53163 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53163 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-2024-53163?
CVE-2024-53163 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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