CVE-2024-25741

Medium

printer_write in drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_printer.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 does not properly call usb_ep_queue, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or have unspecified other impact.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-02-12
Last modified 2025-11-03
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-703

CVE-2024-25741 is a Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability

What is Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions?

The product does not properly handle exceptional conditions such as errors or unusual inputs. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-25741 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-25741?

    CVE-2024-25741 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions flaw (CWE-703) . CVE-2024-25741 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-25741?

    CVE-2024-25741 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-25741?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-25741. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2024-25741 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2024-25741 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CWE-703)?

    The product does not properly handle exceptional conditions such as errors or unusual inputs. View CWE-703 on MITRE CWE →