CVE-2024-57998: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: OPP: add index check to assert to avoid buffer overflow in _read_freq() Pass the freq index to the assert function to make sure we do not read a freq out of the opp->rates[] table when called from the indexed variants: dev_pm_opp_find_freq_exact_indexed() or dev_pm_opp_find_freq_ceil/floor_indexed(). Add a secondary parameter to the assert function, unused for assert_single_clk() then add assert_clk_index() which will check for the clock index when called from the _indexed() find functions.

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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-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.76
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/774dd6f0f0a61c9c3848e025d7d9eeed1a7ca4cd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d68c20638e50d5eb4576492a7958328ae445248 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d659bc68ed489022ea33342cfbda2911a81e7a0d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da2a6acc73933b7812c94794726e438cde39e037 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb6ffa0192ba83ece1a318b956265519c5c7dcec

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57998? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: OPP: add index check to assert to avoid buffer overflow in _read_freq() Pass the freq index to the assert function to make sure we do not read a freq out of the opp->rates[] table when called from the indexed variants: dev_pm_opp_find_freq_exact_indexed() or dev_pm_opp_find_freq_ceil/floor_indexed(). Add a secondary parameter to the assert function, unused for assert_single_clk() then add assert_clk_index() which will check for the clock index when called from the _indexed() find functions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-57998? +

CVE-2024-57998 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-2024-57998? +

CVE-2024-57998 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-2024-57998? +

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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