CVE-2024-42279 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SPI Microchip core driver, affecting Linux kernel versions. It arises because the RX FIFO is not consistently emptied after certain transmissions, potentially leading to a subsequent transfer reading stale data. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges, and resulting in a high impact on availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit tools like Metasploit or Nuclei modules. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.0, < 6.6.44CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.7, < 6.10.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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