CVE-2024-43878 is a wild-memory-access vulnerability in the Linux kernel's xfrm (IPSec) subsystem, specifically affecting the input error path. This flaw can lead to a KASAN report error due to misconfiguration of the input state slow path. It affects Linux kernel versions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH), indicating a local attack vector with low attack complexity. A successful exploit could result in high confidentiality impact and high availability impact, potentially leading to system crashes or information disclosure. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness or concern regarding this specific CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.10, < 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:H/I:N/A:H
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