CVE-2024-26946
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Description
An unsafe read function was found in arch/x86/kernel/kprobes/core.c in the Linux kernel .
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is not affected by this vulnerability.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 2278206: kernel: kprobes/x86: Use copy_from_kernel_nofault() to read from unsafe address
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2024-26946
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
Important note
CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
| Red Hat | NVD | |
|---|---|---|
CVSS v3 Base Score | 5.5 | N/A |
Attack Vector | Local | N/A |
Attack Complexity | Low | N/A |
Privileges Required | Low | N/A |
User Interaction | None | N/A |
Scope | Unchanged | N/A |
Confidentiality Impact | None | N/A |
Integrity Impact | None | N/A |
Availability Impact | High | N/A |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Frequently Asked Questions
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