What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43858?

CVE-2024-43858 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-43858?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-43858. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Linux CVE-2024-43858

HIGH

Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129)

2024-08-17 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Buffer Overflow Linux

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 17, 2024 - 10:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

jfs: Fix array-index-out-of-bounds in diFree

AnalysisAI

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: Fix array-index-out-of-bounds in diFree. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-129. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: Fix array-index-out-of-bounds in diFree Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.

RemediationAI

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.