CVE-2024-35922

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbmon: prevent division by zero in fb_videomode_from_videomode() The expression htotal * vtotal can have a zero value on overflow. It is necessary to prevent division by zero like in fb_var_to_videomode(). Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with Svace.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-05-19
Last modified 2026-05-12
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

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-369

CVE-2024-35922 is a Divide By Zero vulnerability

What is Divide By Zero?

The product divides a value by zero, causing a crash or unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 3.9 and later are affected. Fixed in 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.215, 5.15.155, 6.1.86, 6.6.27, 6.8.6, 6.9 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 3.9
Fixed in
✓ 4.19.312 4.19.x ✓ 5.4.274 5.4.x ✓ 5.10.215 5.10.x ✓ 5.15.155 5.15.x ✓ 6.1.86 6.1.x ✓ 6.6.27 6.6.x ✓ 6.8.6 6.8.x ✓ 6.9

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-35922?

    CVE-2024-35922 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Divide By Zero flaw (CWE-369) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 3.9 onward and has been patched in 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.215 and others. CVE-2024-35922 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-35922?

    CVE-2024-35922 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-2024-35922?

    Yes. CVE-2024-35922 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.215 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 3.9 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-35922 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-35922 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.