CVE-2024-26599: linux kernel Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pwm: Fix out-of-bounds access in of_pwm_single_xlate() With args->args_count == 2 args->args[2] is not defined. Actually the flags are contained in args->args[1].

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-119 Buffer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.17 — 6.1.75
linux	linux_kernel	6.2.0 — 6.6.14
linux	linux_kernel	6.7.0 — 6.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b85554c7c2aee91171e038e4d5442ffa130b282 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a297d07b9a1e4fb8cda25a4a2363a507d294b7c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bae45b7ebb31984b63b13c3519fd724b3ce92123 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5f2b4b62977fb6c2efcbc5779e0c9dce18215f7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b85554c7c2aee91171e038e4d5442ffa130b282 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a297d07b9a1e4fb8cda25a4a2363a507d294b7c9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bae45b7ebb31984b63b13c3519fd724b3ce92123 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5f2b4b62977fb6c2efcbc5779e0c9dce18215f7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26599? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pwm: Fix out-of-bounds access in of_pwm_single_xlate() With args->args_count == 2 args->args[2] is not defined. Actually the flags are contained in args->args[1]. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-26599? +

CVE-2024-26599 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26599? +

CVE-2024-26599 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-26599? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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