Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2024-46844

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: um: line: always fill *error_out in setup_one_line() The pointer isn't initialized by callers, but I have encountered cases where it's still printed; initialize it in all possible cases in setup_one_line().

EPSS: 0.003 (17.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46844?
CVE-2024-46844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Access of Uninitialized Pointer. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-09-27.
How severe is CVE-2024-46844?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.