Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-40968

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: MIPS: Octeon: Add PCIe link status check The standard PCIe configuration read-write interface is used to access the configuration space of the peripheral PCIe devices of…

EPSS: 0.003 (21.2th 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.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40968?
CVE-2024-40968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-40968?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.