CVE-2024-43889
kernel: padata: Fix possible divide-by-0 panic in padata_mt_helper()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 26, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel. A possible divide-by-0 is in the padata_mt_helper() function when the ps->chunk_size is 0. This vulnerability could result in a loss of system availability.
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 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-369 · Divide By Zero