CVE-2024-21455

Summary

CVE-2024-21455 is a newly identified vulnerability that affects certain drivers. The issue arises when a compatibility IOCTL call is immediately followed by another IOCTL call from userspace. This sequence of events results in memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by sending maliciously crafted IOCTL commands to the affected driver, resulting in unintended consequences. System administrators are strongly advised to apply patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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