CVE-2024-33056

Summary

CVE-2024-33056 refers to a memory corruption vulnerability that can occur when repeatedly allocating and accessing an entry in a System Memory Allocation Module (SMEM) partition. This issue may lead to unintended memory modifications and, potentially, arbitrary code execution, posing a significant security risk for affected systems. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable attackers to gain elevated privileges or take control of the impacted system. It is essential for organizations to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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