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CVE-2024-49860

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPI: sysfs: validate return type of _STR method Only buffer objects are valid return values of _STR. If something else is returned description_show() will access invalid memory.

CVSS
7.1
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.10.21
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.1

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ACPI: sysfs: validate return type of _STR method Only buffer objects are valid return values of _STR. If something else is returned description_show() will access invalid memory.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 92fd5209fc014405f63a7db79802ca4b01dc0c05, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 2364b6af90c6b6d8a4783e0d3481ca80af699554, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 4b081991c4363e072e1748efed0bbec8a77daba5, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 0cdfb9178a3bba843c95c2117c82c15f1a64b9ce, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 5c8d007c14aefc3f2ddf71e4c40713733dc827be, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < f0921ecd4ddc14646bb5511f49db4d7d3b0829f0, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < f51e5a88f2e7224858b261546cf6b3037dfb1323, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < f51f711d36e61fbb87c67b524fd200e05172668d, >= d1efe3c324ead77d3f6cd85093b50f6bd2e17aba < 4bb1e7d027413835b086aed35bc3f0713bc0f72b, >= 3.7, >= 3.7 < 5.10.227, >= 5.11 < 5.15.168, >= 5.16 < 6.1.113, >= 6.2 < 6.6.54, >= 6.7 < 6.10.13, >= 6.11 < 6.11.2
Fixed versions
5.10.227, 5.15.168, 6.1.113, 6.6.54, 6.10.13, 6.11.2

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:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-843