How severe is CVE-2024-42229?

CVE-2024-42229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42229?

CVE-2024-42229 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-42229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39874.

When was CVE-2024-42229 published?

CVE-2024-42229 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42229

CVE-2024-42229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39874
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: aead,cipher - zeroize key buffer after use I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3 specifies that variables temporarily holding cryptographic information should be zeroized once they are no longer needed. Accomplish this by using kfree_sensitive for buffers that previously held the private key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42229?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: aead,cipher - zeroize key buffer after use I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3 specifies that variables temporarily holding cryptographic information should be zeroized once they are no longer needed. Accomplish this by using kfree_sensitive for buffers that previously held the private key.
How severe is CVE-2024-42229?: CVE-2024-42229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42229?: CVE-2024-42229 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39874.
When was CVE-2024-42229 published?: CVE-2024-42229 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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