CVE-2024-36025: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix off by one in qla_edif_app_getstats() The app_reply->elem[] array is allocated earlier in this function and it has app_req.num_ports elements. Thus this > comparison needs to be >= to prevent memory corruption.

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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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-193 CWE-193

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.15 — 5.15.156
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.87
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.28
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36025? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: qla2xxx: Fix off by one in qla_edif_app_getstats() The app_reply->elem[] array is allocated earlier in this function and it has app_req.num_ports elements. Thus this > comparison needs to be >= to prevent memory corruption. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36025? +

CVE-2024-36025 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-2024-36025? +

CVE-2024-36025 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-2024-36025? +

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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