Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-38542

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mana_ib: boundary check before installing cq callbacks Add a boundary check inside mana_ib_install_cq_cb to prevent index overflow.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.25%
16.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.06.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.25%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mana_ib: boundary check before installing cq callbacks Add a boundary check inside mana_ib_install_cq_cb to prevent index overflow.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= cf9cc859d6ff37ce52c09dfbb169b9ee25595a3f < f12afddfb142587d786df9e3cc4862190d3e2ec8, >= 2a31c5a7e0d87959a03e846523013c75f4395a91 < 168f6fbde0eabd71d1f4133df7d001a950b96977, >= 2a31c5a7e0d87959a03e846523013c75f4395a91 < f79edef79b6a2161f4124112f9b0c46891bb0b74, >= 6.8.2 < 6.8.12, >= 6.9, >= 6.9 < 6.9.3
Fixed versions
6.8.12, 6.9.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-129
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