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CVE-2024-36015

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ppdev: Add an error check in register_device In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked, in witch ida_…

Published May 29, 2024CWE-129EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2024-36015 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 29, 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:

ppdev: Add an error check in register_device

In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked,

in witch ida_simple_get will use an invalid index value.

To address this issue, index should be checked after ida_simple_get. When

the index value is abnormal, a warning message should be printed, the port

should be dropped, and the value should be recorded.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5b24edad1107a2ffa99058f20f6aeeafeb5d39Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/65cd017d43f4319a56747d38308b0a24cf57299eRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b65d0410b879af0295d22438a4a32012786d152aRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/b8c6b83cc3adff3ddf403c8c7063fe6d08b2b9d9Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/d32caf51379a4d71db03d3d4d7c22d27cdf7f68bRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/df9329247dbbf00f6057e002139ab3fa529ad828Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/ec3468221efec6660ff656e9ebe51ced3520fc57Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/fbf740aeb86a4fe82ad158d26d711f2f3be79b3eRefgit.kernel.org/stable/c/5d5b24edad1107a2ffa99058f20f6aeeafeb5d39Refgit.kernel.org/stable/c/65cd017d43f4319a56747d38308b0a24cf57299e

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36015?

CVE-2024-36015 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36015?

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-2024-36015?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2024-36015?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-36015 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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