CVE-2024-52332
CVE-2024-52332 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46261
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: igb: Fix potential invalid memory access in igb_init_module() The pci_register_driver() can fail and when this happened, the dca_notifier needs to be unregistered, otherwise the dca_notifier can be called when igb fails to install, resulting to invalid memory access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-52332?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: igb: Fix potential invalid memory access in igb_init_module() The pci_register_driver() can fail and when this happened, the dca_notifier needs to be unregistered, otherwise the dca_notifier can be called when igb fails to install, resulting to invalid memory access.
- How severe is CVE-2024-52332?
- CVE-2024-52332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-52332 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-2024-52332?
- CVE-2024-52332 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-52332?
- 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-2024-52332 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-52332 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46261.
- When was CVE-2024-52332 published?
- CVE-2024-52332 was published on 2025-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0566f83d206c7a864abcd741fe39d6e0ae5eef29
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4458046617dfadc351162dbaea1945c57eebdf36
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fe517643f529e805bb6b890a4331c100e8f2484
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8009cdcc493fa30d4572016daf2d6999da4d6c54
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/992fd34122de377b45cb75b64fc7f17fc1e6ed2f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0155b1b1509d0ef4799bd1cd73309ca466df3f3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f309733a8c9da7d4266a8a3755020b738a570cae
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.29:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.13:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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