CVE-2024-42229

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel function setkey_unaligned() where improper handling of variables that temporarily hold cryptographic information do not have their memory properly zeroed once they are no longer needed. This could lead to sensitive data potentially being leaked.

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 for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.