CVE-2024-42159

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys Information is stored in mr_sas_port->phy_mask, values larger then size of this field shouldn't be allowed.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-07-30
Last modified 2026-03-25
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

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

Weakness type

CWE-754

CVE-2024-42159 is classified as CWE-754

See CWE-754 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.1 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9, 6.10 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.1
Fixed in
✓ 6.1.98 6.1.x ✓ 6.6.39 6.6.x ✓ 6.9.9 6.9.x ✓ 6.10

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-42159?

    CVE-2024-42159 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.1 onward and has been patched in 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9 and others. CVE-2024-42159 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-42159?

    CVE-2024-42159 has a CVSS score of 7.8 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:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-42159?

    Yes. CVE-2024-42159 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.1.98, 6.6.39, 6.9.9 and others. If you are running Linux kernel 6.1 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-42159 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-42159 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.