Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel

CVE-2024-1151

A vulnerability was reported in the Open vSwitch sub-component in the Linux Kernel. The flaw occurs when a recursive operation of code push recursively calls into the code block. The OVS module does not validate the stack depth, pushing too many frames and causing a stack overflow. As a result, this can lead to a crash or other related issues.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (19.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1151?
CVE-2024-1151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-02-11.
How severe is CVE-2024-1151?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-1151 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.