CVE-2024-36910: linux kernel Information Disclosure

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: uio_hv_generic: Don't free decrypted memory In CoCo VMs it is possible for the untrusted host to cause set_memory_encrypted() or set_memory_decrypted() to fail such that an error is returned and the resulting memory is shared. Callers need to take care to handle these errors to avoid returning decrypted (shared) memory to the page allocator, which could lead to functional or security issues. The VMBus device UIO driver could free decrypted/shared pages if set_memory_decrypted() fails. Check the decrypted field in the gpadl to decide whether to free the memory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.91
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.31
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.10
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d788b2fbe6a1a1a9e3db09742b90809d51638b7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6466a0f6d235c8a18c602cb587160d7e49876db9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dabf12bf994318d939f70d47cfda30e47abb2c54 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe2c58602354fbd60680dc42ac3a0b772cda7d23 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d788b2fbe6a1a1a9e3db09742b90809d51638b7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6466a0f6d235c8a18c602cb587160d7e49876db9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dabf12bf994318d939f70d47cfda30e47abb2c54 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fe2c58602354fbd60680dc42ac3a0b772cda7d23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36910? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: uio_hv_generic: Don't free decrypted memory In CoCo VMs it is possible for the untrusted host to cause set_memory_encrypted() or set_memory_decrypted() to fail such that an error is returned and the resulting memory is shared. Callers need to take care to handle these errors to avoid returning decrypted (shared) memory to the page allocator, which could lead to functional or security issues. The VMBus device UIO driver could free decrypted/shared pages if set_memory_decrypted() fails. Check the decrypted field in the gpadl to decide whether to free the memory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36910? +

CVE-2024-36910 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 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-2024-36910? +

CVE-2024-36910 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-2024-36910? +

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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