CVE-2024-56763

Summary

CVE-2024-56763 is a recently identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel. This issue affects the "tracing: Prevent bad count for tracing_cpumask_write" subsystem. If a user provides an excessively large count during a tracing_cpumask_write operation, it may result in a warning being triggered in bitmap_parse_user. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to be cautious when inputting count values to ensure they are valid and within acceptable limits. Linux users are encouraged to install the relevant patch or update their kernel to the latest version to address this vulnerability.

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