CVE-2024-46865: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fou: fix initialization of grc The grc must be initialize first. There can be a condition where if fou is NULL, goto out will be executed and grc would be used uninitialized.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
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/4c8002277167125078e6b9b90137bdf443ebaa08 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5d537b8d900514509622ce92330b70d2e581d409 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ae890ee19479eeeb87724cca8430b5cb3660c74 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aca06c617c83295f0caa486ad608fbef7bdc11e8

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16ff0895283058b0f96d4fe277aa25ee096f0ea8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/392f6a97fcbecc64f0c00058b2db5bb0e4b8cc3e https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46865? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fou: fix initialization of grc The grc must be initialize first. There can be a condition where if fou is NULL, goto out will be executed and grc would be used uninitialized. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46865? +

CVE-2024-46865 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46865? +

CVE-2024-46865 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-2024-46865? +

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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