CVE-2024-41028: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: toshiba_acpi: Fix array out-of-bounds access In order to use toshiba_dmi_quirks[] together with the standard DMI matching functions, it must be terminated by a empty entry. Since this entry is missing, an array out-of-bounds access occurs every time the quirk list is processed. Fix this by adding the terminating empty entry.

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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-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.1 — 6.1.100
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.41
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.10
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d71da43d6b7916d36cf1953d793da80433c50bf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/639868f1cb87b683cf830353bbee0c4078202313 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6e02c6b0377d4339986e07aeb696c632cd392aa https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e030aa6c972641cb069086a8c7a0f747653e472a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d71da43d6b7916d36cf1953d793da80433c50bf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/639868f1cb87b683cf830353bbee0c4078202313 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6e02c6b0377d4339986e07aeb696c632cd392aa https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e030aa6c972641cb069086a8c7a0f747653e472a

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41028? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: toshiba_acpi: Fix array out-of-bounds access In order to use toshiba_dmi_quirks[] together with the standard DMI matching functions, it must be terminated by a empty entry. Since this entry is missing, an array out-of-bounds access occurs every time the quirk list is processed. Fix this by adding the terminating empty entry. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41028? +

CVE-2024-41028 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-2024-41028? +

CVE-2024-41028 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-2024-41028? +

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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