CVE-2024-36023

MEDIUM

Published May 30, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-476

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Julia Lawall reported this null pointer dereference, this should fix it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.86
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.27
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/214a6c4a28c11d67044e6cf3a0ab415050d9f03a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e2177f94c0e0bc41323d7b6975a5f4820ed347e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bf93dcfc453fae192fe5d7874b89699e8f800ac https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b972e8ac3f44f693127a2806031962d100dfc4d1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/214a6c4a28c11d67044e6cf3a0ab415050d9f03a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e2177f94c0e0bc41323d7b6975a5f4820ed347e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bf93dcfc453fae192fe5d7874b89699e8f800ac https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b972e8ac3f44f693127a2806031962d100dfc4d1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36023? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Julia Lawall reported this null pointer dereference, this should fix it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36023? +

CVE-2024-36023 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36023? +

CVE-2024-36023 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-2024-36023? +

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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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 5.5
Severity: MEDIUM
Published: May 30, 2024

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