CVE-2024-26988

kernel: init/main.c: Fix potential static_command_line memory overflow

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 1, 2024

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A static_command_line memory overflow was found in the Linux kernel. This issue may cause a crash.

Statement

Red Hat has protection mechanisms in place against buffer overflows, such as FORTIFY_SOURCE, Position Independent Executables, or Stack Smashing Protection.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE not specified