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CVE-2024-35984

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published May 20, 2024 linux CWE-476 EPSS 0.26% (17th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-35984 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 20, 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:

i2c: smbus: fix NULL function pointer dereference

Baruch reported an OOPS when using the designware controller as target

only. Target-only modes break the assumption of one transfer function

always being available. Fix this by always checking the pointer in

__i2c_transfer.

[wsa: dropped the simplification in core-smbus to avoid theoretical regressions]

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 >= 3.19, < 4.19.313 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35984?

CVE-2024-35984 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35984?

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-2024-35984?

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-2024-35984?

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