Threats tagged 'ghsa-prc5-2499-qxqw'

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ACPICA component was resolved by enhancing buffer validation in the acpi_ut_walk_aml_resources() function. This vulnerability could allow local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially escalate privileges. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a CVSS score of 7.7, indicating a medium severity level.