CVE-2024-42229

July 30, 2024, 7:46 p.m.

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Products

Linux kernel

linux_kernel

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Source

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

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CVE-2024-42229 details

Published : July 30, 2024, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified : July 30, 2024, 7:46 p.m.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: aead,cipher - zeroize key buffer after use I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3 specifies that variables temporarily holding cryptographic information should be zeroized once they are no longer needed. Accomplish this by using kfree_sensitive for buffers that previously held the private key.

CVSS Score

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Weakness

Weakness Name Description

CVSS Data

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

4.1

Exploitability Score

0.5

Impact Score

3.6

Base Severity

MEDIUM

CPEs

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
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