NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting kernel-uek package, versions <0:5.15.0-302.167.6.el8uek


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-KERNELUEK-8186062
  • published15 Oct 2024
  • disclosed17 Aug 2024

Introduced: 17 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-42308  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 kernel-uek to version 0:5.15.0-302.167.6.el8uek or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-12815.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-uek package and not the kernel-uek package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

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