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CVE-2024-35948

7.8 · HIGH
Published May 20, 2024 linux CWE-400 EPSS 0.22% (13th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-35948 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bcachefs: Check for journal entries overruning end of sb clean section

Fix a missing bounds check in superblock validation.

Note that we don't yet have repair code for this case - repair code for

individual items is generally low priority, since the whole superblock

is checksummed, validated prior to write, and we have backups.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 6.7, < 6.9 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35948?

CVE-2024-35948 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-35948?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35948?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-35948?

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