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CVE-2024-35840

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published May 17, 2024 linux EPSS 0.22% (12th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-35840 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. 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:

mptcp: use OPTION_MPTCP_MPJ_SYNACK in subflow_finish_connect()

subflow_finish_connect() uses four fields (backup, join_id, thmac, none)

that may contain garbage unless OPTION_MPTCP_MPJ_SYNACK has been set

in mptcp_parse_option()

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 >= 5.7, < 5.15.148 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35840?

CVE-2024-35840 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35840?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35840?

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-2024-35840?

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