CVE-2024-42162: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: Account for stopped queues when reading NIC stats We now account for the fact that the NIC might send us stats for a subset of queues. Without this change, gve_get_ethtool_stats might make an invalid access on the priv->stats_report->stats array.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.3 — 6.9.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32675d828c8a392e20d5b42375ed112c407e4b62 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af9bcf910b1f86244f39e15e701b2dc564b469a6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32675d828c8a392e20d5b42375ed112c407e4b62 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af9bcf910b1f86244f39e15e701b2dc564b469a6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42162? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: Account for stopped queues when reading NIC stats We now account for the fact that the NIC might send us stats for a subset of queues. Without this change, gve_get_ethtool_stats might make an invalid access on the priv->stats_report->stats array. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42162? +

CVE-2024-42162 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42162? +

CVE-2024-42162 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-2024-42162? +

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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