Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 input_mt_init_slots allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. Affected by this issue is the function input_mt_init_slots. Performing a manipulation results in allocation of resources. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-45008. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function input_mt_init_slots. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Input: MT - limit max slots syzbot is reporting too large allocation at input_mt_init_slots(), for num_slots is supplied from userspace using ioctl(UI_DEV_CREATE). Since nobody knows possible max slots, this patch chose 1024.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-45008 since 08/21/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208099 (Debian dsa-5782 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.19.321, 5.4.283, 5.10.225, 5.15.166, 6.1.107, 6.6.48 or 6.10.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 2829c8061489/87f610a1a7fb/05dd9aabd04f/95f73d01f547/94736334b8a2/8f04edd554d1/cd19f1799c32/99d3bf5f7377 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208099). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 4.19.320
• 5.4.282
• 5.10.224
• 5.15.165
• 6.1.106
• 6.6.0
• 6.6.1
• 6.6.2
• 6.6.3
• 6.6.4
• 6.6.5
• 6.6.6
• 6.6.7
• 6.6.8
• 6.6.9
• 6.6.10
• 6.6.11
• 6.6.12
• 6.6.13
• 6.6.14
• 6.6.15
• 6.6.16
• 6.6.17
• 6.6.18
• 6.6.19
• 6.6.20
• 6.6.21
• 6.6.22
• 6.6.23
• 6.6.24
• 6.6.25
• 6.6.26
• 6.6.27
• 6.6.28
• 6.6.29
• 6.6.30
• 6.6.31
• 6.6.32
• 6.6.33
• 6.6.34
• 6.6.35
• 6.6.36
• 6.6.37
• 6.6.38
• 6.6.39
• 6.6.40
• 6.6.41
• 6.6.42
• 6.6.43
• 6.6.44
• 6.6.45
• 6.6.46
• 6.6.47
• 6.10.0
• 6.10.1
• 6.10.2
• 6.10.3
• 6.10.4
• 6.10.5
• 6.10.6

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 208099
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5782 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.19.321/5.4.283/5.10.225/5.15.166/6.1.107/6.6.48/6.10.7
Patch: 2829c8061489/87f610a1a7fb/05dd9aabd04f/95f73d01f547/94736334b8a2/8f04edd554d1/cd19f1799c32/99d3bf5f7377

Timelineinfo

08/21/2024 🔍
09/04/2024 +14 days 🔍
09/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/10/2025 +400 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-45008 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-45008
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276585

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2024 22:25
Updated: 10/10/2025 00:13
Changes: 09/04/2024 22:25 (57), 09/06/2024 11:06 (1), 10/04/2024 17:51 (2), 10/10/2025 00:13 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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