CVE-2024-0646
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 17, 2024
Updated: Jul 8, 2024
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2024-0646 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's Transport Layer Security (TLS) functionality. This issue arises when a user utilizes the 'splice' function with a ktls socket as the destination. The out-of-bounds memory write flaw in this process can lead to system crashes, potentially enabling a local user to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk and requires immediate attention from system administrators to apply the necessary patches.
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