CVE-2024-42159

HIGH
2024-07-30 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 25, 2026 - 14:37 vuln.today
Patch Released
Mar 25, 2026 - 14:37 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jul 30, 2024 - 08:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Linux Information Disclosure Debian Linux Linux Kernel

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys Information is stored in mr_sas_port->phy_mask, values larger then size of this field shouldn't be allowed.

Analysis

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys Information is stored in mr_sas_port->phy_mask, values larger then size of this field shouldn't be. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-754. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: mpi3mr: Sanitise num_phys Information is stored in mr_sas_port->phy_mask, values larger then size of this field shouldn't be allowed. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.

Affected Products

Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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