CVE-2024-38541
kernel: of: module: add buffer overflow check in of_modalias()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 19, 2024
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A buffer overflow flaw was found in of_modalias() in the Linux kernel, occurring after the first snprintf() call. This issue could result in loss of availability of the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.4CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow