CVE-2024-44994

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's input/output memory management unit (iommu) component. A missing return statement in the iommu_report_device_fault() function can lead to incorrect fault processing when a partial fault occurs. This issue can be triggered by a local attacker, potentially causing the system to crash and resulting in a denial of service.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score5.55.58.8
Attack VectorLocalLocalLocal
Attack ComplexityLowLowLow
Privileges RequiredLowLowLow
User InteractionNoneNoneNone
ScopeUnchangedUnchangedChanged
ConfidentialityNoneNoneHigh
Integrity ImpactNoneNoneHigh
Availability ImpactHighHighHigh

Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

Confidentiality,Availability,Integrity

Technical Impact: Read Application Data; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Unexpected State

Frequently Asked Questions

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