CVE-2024-56566 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SLUB memory allocator, specifically affecting the mm/slub component. It involves a list corruption issue that occurs when a slab is removed from the full list after an allocated object fails consistency checks, leading to a kernel BUG. This vulnerability impacts Linux kernel versions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low attack complexity. A successful exploit could lead to a denial of service (system crash) due to the kernel BUG. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.6.22, < 6.6.64CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.7, < 6.12.4CPE 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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