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CVE-2024-41079: nvmet: always initialize cqe.result

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2024-41079

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux KernelMemory corruption
What
The nvmet subsystem fails to always initialize cqe.result, potentially exposing uninitialized memory.
Who is affected
Linux kernel versions using the nvmet NVMe target subsystem are affected.
Urgency
Medium priority; uninitialized memory could leak sensitive information but exploitation is not publicly demonstrated.
Action
Apply kernel patches addressing the nvmet cqe.result initialization or update to a patched kernel version.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-41079

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-41079coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for nvmet

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