CVE-2024-42158: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Use kfree_sensitive() to fix Coccinelle warnings Replace memzero_explicit() and kfree() with kfree_sensitive() to fix warnings reported by Coccinelle: WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1506) WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1643) WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1770)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-669 CWE-669

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.11 — 6.9.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22e6824622e8a8889df0f8fc4ed5aea0e702a694 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62151a0acde90823bdfa991d598c85cf4b1d387d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22e6824622e8a8889df0f8fc4ed5aea0e702a694 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62151a0acde90823bdfa991d598c85cf4b1d387d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42158? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Use kfree_sensitive() to fix Coccinelle warnings Replace memzero_explicit() and kfree() with kfree_sensitive() to fix warnings reported by Coccinelle: WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1506) WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1643) WARNING opportunity for kfree_sensitive/kvfree_sensitive (line 1770) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42158? +

CVE-2024-42158 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.1 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-2024-42158? +

CVE-2024-42158 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-2024-42158? +

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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