CVE-2024-0641

Summary

CVE-2024-0641 is a denial-of-service vulnerability identified in the Linux kernel's TIPC (Transports for Interprocess Communications) subsystem. Specifically, it affects the tipc_crypto_key_revoke function in net/tipc/crypto.c. This issue allows local users with privileges to induce a deadlock, potentially causing the system to crash. By triggering this vulnerability, attackers can disrupt services and create network disruptions, leading to operational downtime. Linux users are advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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