Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-42092

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: davinci: Validate the obtained number of IRQs Value of pdata->gpio_unbanked is taken from Device Tree. In case of broken DT due to any error this value can be any. Without this value validation there can be out of chips->irqs array boundaries access in davinci_gpio_probe(). Validate the obtained nirq value so that it won't exceed the maximum number of IRQs per bank. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42092?
CVE-2024-42092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Improper Validation of Array Index. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-29.
How severe is CVE-2024-42092?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.