CVE-2024-36960
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: Fix invalid reads in fence signaled events Correctly set the length of the drm_event to the size of the structure that's actually used. The length of the drm_event was set to the parent structure instead of to the drm_vmw_event_fence which is supposed to be read. drm_read uses the length parameter to copy the event to the user space thus resuling in oob reads.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2024-36960 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
3.4
and later are affected. Fixed in
4.19.314,
5.4.276,
5.10.217,
5.15.159,
6.1.91,
6.6.31,
6.8.10,
6.9
and their respective stable series.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-36960?
CVE-2024-36960 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 3.4 onward and has been patched in 4.19.314, 5.4.276, 5.10.217 and others. CVE-2024-36960 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-36960?
CVE-2024-36960 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-36960?
Yes. CVE-2024-36960 has been patched. Fixed versions include 4.19.314, 5.4.276, 5.10.217 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 3.4 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2024-36960 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2024-36960 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.