CVE-2024-42155

Low

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Wipe copies of protected- and secure-keys Although the clear-key of neither protected- nor secure-keys is accessible, this key material should only be visible to the calling process. So wipe all copies of protected- or secure-keys from stack, even in case of an error.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-07-30
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

1.9

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

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 4.11 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.9.9, 6.10 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 4.11
Fixed in
✓ 6.9.9 6.9.x ✓ 6.10

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-42155?

    CVE-2024-42155 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 4.11 onward and has been patched in 6.9.9 and 6.10. CVE-2024-42155 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-42155?

    CVE-2024-42155 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-42155?

    Yes. CVE-2024-42155 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.9.9 and 6.10. If you are running Linux kernel 4.11 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-42155 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-42155 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.