Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-35983

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bounds: Use the right number of bits for power-of-two CONFIG_NR_CPUS bits_per() rounds up to the next power of two when passed a power of two. This causes crashes on some machines and configurations.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.9th 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35983?
CVE-2024-35983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-05-20.
How severe is CVE-2024-35983?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.