2024-11-20
This article describes a vulnerability (CVE-2024-46794) identified in the Linux kernel’s `mmio_read()` function. This function retrieves data from the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM). The vulnerability involves unintentionally exposing a variable’s value on the stack to the VMM. This variable was not required to be sent to the VMM.
Here’s the summarized information:
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Not specified (potential impact on all versions)
Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Severity: Low
Date: November 20, 2024 (NVD Last Modified)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is classified as low severity, meaning it’s unlikely to be exploited for malicious purposes. However, it’s still recommended to update your Linux kernel to the patched version to address the information disclosure risk.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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