CVE-2024-43839
CVE-2024-43839 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40489
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bna: adjust 'name' buf size of bna_tcb and bna_ccb structures To have enough space to write all possible sprintf() args. Currently 'name' size is 16, but the first '%s' specifier may already need at least 16 characters, since 'bnad->netdev->name' is used there. For '%d' specifiers, assume that they require: * 1 char for 'tx_id + tx_info->tcb[i]->id' sum, BNAD_MAX_TXQ_PER_TX is 8 * 2 chars for 'rx_id + rx_info->rx_ctrl[i].ccb->id', BNAD_MAX_RXP_PER_RX is 16 And replace sprintf with snprintf. Detected using the static analysis tool - Svace.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43839?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bna: adjust 'name' buf size of bna_tcb and bna_ccb structures To have enough space to write all possible sprintf() args. Currently 'name' size is 16, but the first '%s' specifier may already need at least 16 characters, since 'bnad->netdev->name' is used there. For '%d' specifiers, assume that they require: * 1 char for 'tx_id + tx_info->tcb[i]->id' sum, BNAD_MAX_TXQ_PER_TX is 8 * 2 chars for 'rx_id + rx_info->rx_ctrl[i].ccb->id', BNAD_MAX_RXP_PER_RX is 16 And replace sprintf with snprintf. Detected using the static analysis tool - Svace.
- How severe is CVE-2024-43839?
- CVE-2024-43839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-43839 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-43839?
- CVE-2024-43839 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43839?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-43839 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43839 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40489.
- When was CVE-2024-43839 published?
- CVE-2024-43839 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ce46045f9b90d952602e2c0b8886cfadf860bf1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d20c4044ab4d0e6a99aa35853e66f0aed5589e3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab748dd10d8742561f2980fea08ffb4f0cacfdef
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b0ff0cd0847b03c0a0abe20cfa900eabcfcb9e43
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c90b1cd7758fd4839909e838ae195d19f8065d76
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9741a03dc8e491e57b95fba0058ab46b7e506da
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0f48f51d55fb187400e9787192eda09fa200ff5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f121740f69eda4da2de9a20a6687a13593e72540
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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