Integer overflow in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2024-0565

An out-of-bounds memory read flaw was found in receive_encrypted_standard in fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c in the SMB Client sub-component in the Linux Kernel. This issue occurs due to integer underflow on the memcpy length, leading to a denial…

EPSS: 0.020 (78.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0565?
CVE-2024-0565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2024-01-15.
How severe is CVE-2024-0565?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-0565 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.