CVE-2024-53082: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio_net: Add hash_key_length check Add hash_key_length check in virtnet_probe() to avoid possible out of bound errors when setting/reading the hash key.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.18 — 6.1.117
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.61
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.11.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f7d9c1964fcd16d02a8a9d4fd6f6cb60c4cc530 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a18a783b1fa590ad1ed785907263e4b86adcfe2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af0aa8aecbe8985079232902894cc4cb62795691 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f3401e3c8d339ddb6ccb2e3d11ad634b7846a806

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53082? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio_net: Add hash_key_length check Add hash_key_length check in virtnet_probe() to avoid possible out of bound errors when setting/reading the hash key. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53082? +

CVE-2024-53082 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53082? +

CVE-2024-53082 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-2024-53082? +

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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