CVE-2024-52559: linux kernel Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/gem: prevent integer overflow in msm_ioctl_gem_submit() The "submit->cmd[i].size" and "submit->cmd[i].offset" variables are u32 values that come from the user via the submit_lookup_cmds() function. This addition could lead to an integer wrapping bug so use size_add() to prevent that. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/624696/

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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-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.12 — 6.12.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b99b2c4621d13bd4374ef384e8f1fc188d0a5df https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2f1845e46c41ed500789d53dc45b383b7745c96c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a47f4b439beb98e955d501c609dfd12b7836d61 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e43a0f1327a1ee70754f8a0de6e0262cfa3e0b87

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52559? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/gem: prevent integer overflow in msm_ioctl_gem_submit() The "submit->cmd[i].size" and "submit->cmd[i].offset" variables are u32 values that come from the user via the submit_lookup_cmds() function. This addition could lead to an integer wrapping bug so use size_add() to prevent that. Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/624696/ It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-52559? +

CVE-2024-52559 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-2024-52559? +

CVE-2024-52559 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-2024-52559? +

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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