CVE-2024-42267: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/mm: Add handling for VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in mm_fault_error() Handle VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in the page fault path so that we correctly kill the process and we don't BUG() the kernel.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 5.10.224
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.165
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.104
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.45
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.4
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c710050c47d45eb77b28c271cddefc5c785cb40 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/20dbdebc5580cd472a310d56a6e252275ee4c864 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59be4a167782d68e21068a761b90b01fadc09146 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/917f598209f3f5e4ab175d5079d8aeb523e58b1f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4e7db757e2d7f4c407a007e92c98477eab215d2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7ccf2ca772bfe33e2c53ef80fa20d2d87eb6144

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42267? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv/mm: Add handling for VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in mm_fault_error() Handle VM_FAULT_SIGSEGV in the page fault path so that we correctly kill the process and we don't BUG() the kernel. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42267? +

CVE-2024-42267 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-2024-42267? +

CVE-2024-42267 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-2024-42267? +

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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