Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2024-42229
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description:
The issue is related to the crypto: aead, cipher functionality in the Linux kernel, where variables temporarily holding cryptographic information should be zeroized once they are no longer needed, as specified by I.G 9.7.B for FIPS 140-3. This is accomplished by using `kfree sensitive` for buffers that previously held the private key. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.
Recommendations:
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.