CVE-2024-53228: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: kvm: Fix out-of-bounds array access In kvm_riscv_vcpu_sbi_init() the entry->ext_idx can contain an out-of-bound index. This is used as a special marker for the base extensions, that cannot be disabled. However, when traversing the extensions, that special marker is not checked prior indexing the array. Add an out-of-bounds check to the function.

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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	6.7 — 6.11.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.12 — 6.12.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/332fa4a802b16ccb727199da685294f85f9880cb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c49e1084a5df99807fc43dd318c491e6cbaa168 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1af648f0d610665c956ea4604d9f797e5c7e991

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53228? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: kvm: Fix out-of-bounds array access In kvm_riscv_vcpu_sbi_init() the entry->ext_idx can contain an out-of-bound index. This is used as a special marker for the base extensions, that cannot be disabled. However, when traversing the extensions, that special marker is not checked prior indexing the array. Add an out-of-bounds check to the function. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53228? +

CVE-2024-53228 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-2024-53228? +

CVE-2024-53228 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-2024-53228? +

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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